The Influence Of Physiological And Psychological Factors On Fall Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT04702828

Last Updated: 2021-04-01

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 100 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2020-03-03
• Study Completion Date: 2021-03-02

Brief Summary

Most of previous studies are cross-sectional studies, and rarely explore the changes in physical activity, mental state, cognitive and motor functions over time after a fall. Therefore, we hope to find out what changes in the elders' physiological and psychological functions after a fall.

Detailed Description

Falls are the main cause of accidental injuries that are common among the elderly. In Taiwan, the incidence of falls is about 15% to 34%. Falling can cause subsequent serious injuries and post-fall syndromes. Post-fall syndrome is common after a fall. The symptoms of self-restricted activity for fear of falling again affect about one-fifth of older fallers. This syndrome develops within a short period of time after a fall, which not only causes serious problems but also affects psychological symptoms and dependence on daily life functions. All of these reduce the function of movement and increase the chance of falling again. However, most of the past studies are cross-sectional studies, and rarely explore the changes in physical activity, mental state, cognitive and motor functions over time after a fall. Therefore, the study will investigate the changes in physiological and psychological functions after a fall among older adults who experiences a recent fall within 2 months. Additionally, the physiological and psychological functions will be compared between older adults with and without a history of falls.

Conditions

Fall

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: CASE_ONLY
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

Fallers group

1.60 years to 99 years old 2. have a recent fall within two months 3.can understand and answer the questions 4.can give their informed consent

No interventions assigned to this group

Non-fallers group

1.60 years to 99 years old 2. have any fall experiences in past year 3.can understand and answer the question 4.can give their informed consent

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1.60 years to 99 years old 2.Fall experiences within two months 3.Can understand and answer the questions 4.Can give their informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1.Serious fracture or head trauma caused by a fall, 2.Unable to perform a walking test, 3. Neurological diseases

• Minimum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 99 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Taipei Medical University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Shu-Chun Lee

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Shu-Chun Lee, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

School of Gerontology Health Management

Locations

Community Daycare Center

Taipei, , Taiwan

Countries

Taiwan

Other Identifiers

N202002009

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id