RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07092176

Steady Stride Fall Prevention Protocol vs Standard of Care

Randomized Controlled Study on Fall Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Physiatry Based Steady Strides Intervention vs Primary Care

Sponsor

Steady Strides: Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute

Enrollment

102 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Fall Prevention Falls

Summary

Falls are the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in community dwelling older US adults (65 years old and older) . This is a research study to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of the structured physiatry-based Steady Strides Fall Prevention Protocol compared to the standard of care treatment provided by primary care providers in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Age: Participants must be community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older.
Fall History: Participants must have reported experiencing at least two falls in the six months prior to the intake visit.
Independence: Participants must report the ability to drive independently at the time of the intake visit and ambulate at least 10 feet with or without an assistive device (e.g. cane or walker, wheelchair ambulators are not included). Participants must report their ability to independently make medical decisions and sign their medical paperwork, including consent to participate in the study.
Setting: Participants must reside in a community setting, not in a long-term care facility or hospital.
Language: Participants must report ability to speak, read and comprehend English fluently.

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Interventions

OTHERSteady Strides

Participants in the control arm will receive a one-time assessment by a trained research assistant at baseline and once more at 2 month follow up. Research assistant will measure and document the specified demographic and clinical variables to be compared between the control and intervention groups. Participants in the intervention arm will receive a multifactorial intervention, including: Medical Intervention: Provided by physician(s) and/or nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) trained in the Steady Strides fall prevention protocol via the hybrid online and in person course on the Steady Strides fall prevention protocol . Rehabilitation Intervention: Provided by occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) trained through a hybrid online and in person course on the Steady Strides fall prevention protocol