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NCT03670004 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Falls in Older Persons With Limb Loss
A clinical trial, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 23
- Enrollment target
NCT03670004: Completed study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT03670004 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 23 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03670004 has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 23 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Lower limb prosthesis users are known to be at a substantially increased fall risk compared to able-bodied individuals. The interaction between increased fall risk, reduced balance confidence and high prevalence of a fear of falling often leads to restricted mobility and loss of independence. Critically, the cause of these falls and the role that inherent balance plays in fall risk is poorly understood. This study proposes to identify key differences in balance and mobility between older below-knee prosthesis users and able-bodied individuals. By further understanding the differences between these groups and relationships between fall risk and various outcome measures, intervention techniques can be developed to improve functional balance. An improvement in upright balance will reduce the occurrence of falls and fall related injuries in this veteran population, as well as increase their participation in daily activities and improve their quality of life.
Primary Outcome
Foot clearance of self-selected normal and fast speed walking, calculated as the distance (cm) between the toe and ground as measured with an optical motion capture system.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 23 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-02-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-10-31 |
What the finished NCT03670004 record still lists
NCT03670004 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 23 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.
NCT03670004 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03670004 about?
NCT03670004 is a clinical study titled "Falls in Older Persons With Limb Loss". Lower limb prosthesis users are known to be at a substantially increased fall risk compared to able-bodied individuals. The interaction between increased fall risk, reduced balance confidence and high prevalence of a fear of falling often leads to restricted mobility and loss of independence. Critic...
What is the current status of trial NCT03670004?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 23 participants. The study started on 2017-02-02. Estimated completion is 2020-10-31.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03670004?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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