RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06854731

Preventing Falls in Older Adults With Cognitive Frailty

ACTIVE: Adding Life to Years in Cognitive Frailty by Preventing Falls

Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

328 participants

Start Date

May 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Frailty Mild Cognitive Impairment Falls

Summary

The Problem: The proposed trial will address the problem of how to effectively prevent subsequent falls in community-dwelling cognitively frail older adults with a history of falls. Primary Question: In community-dwelling older adults with cognitive frailty and a history of falls, can a home-based exercise program with behavioural change techniques significantly reduce falls vs. health education (i.e., control; CON)?

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Balance and Strength Training Exercises with Health Coaching and Education Session for people with falls, frailty, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBalance and Strength Training Exercises with Health Coaching

The OEP+ intervention integrates the OEP with health coaching by a physical therapists or kinesiologist. The OEP is an individualized home-based balance and strength exercise training program delivered by a PT or kinesiologist coach over 5 home visits.

OTHEREducation Session

All active comparator participants will be invited to join monthly interactive social and education sessions via Zoom or in-person (hybrid delivery).

Locations(1)

Centre for Aging SMART at VCH, University of BC

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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