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NCT04139642 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Standing Balance as the Fifth Vital Sign in Clinical Setting
A clinical trial of Accidental Fall and Postural Balance, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 45
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04139642: Completed study of Accidental Fall and Postural Balance, sponsored by Ohio State University.
NCT04139642 is a study of Accidental Fall and Postural Balance that has completed, run by Ohio State University. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, below the 258-participant average among 9 other Accidental Fall trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04139642, a study of Accidental Fall and Postural Balance, has completed, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 45 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This 18-month prospective, observational study involving real world data will determine if the use of a standing scale that delivers a quantitative measure of standing balance along with weight (balance + weight) in place of a scale that only delivers weight (weight only) influences clinical decision making by health care practitioners in the ambulatory outpatient setting. Providers will be randomized to receive the balance+weight scale or weight-only scale for 9 months, then to crossover and receive the other for 9 months. The primary outcome measures are (1) providers' self-reported perceptions of whether the balance measurement influences their clinical decision making and (2) the rate of performing falls risk assessments or referring to a specialist for evaluation and treatment based on aggregate billing data. The secondary outcome measure is qualitative interviews with practitioners regarding their perceptions on the utility and barriers to using the device.
Primary Outcome
Percent of unique visits with a balance-related diagnosis
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE SimpleSway
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- The Ohio State University - Columbus
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-03-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-08-31 |
What the finished NCT04139642 record still lists
NCT04139642 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 45 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 258-participant average among 9 other Accidental Fall trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Accidental Fall appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which SimpleSway is the first listed.
NCT04139642 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04139642 about?
NCT04139642 is a clinical study titled "Standing Balance as the Fifth Vital Sign in Clinical Setting". This 18-month prospective, observational study involving real world data will determine if the use of a standing scale that delivers a quantitative measure of standing balance along with weight (balance + weight) in place of a scale that only delivers weight (weight only) influences clinical decisio...
What is the current status of trial NCT04139642?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2020-03-02. Estimated completion is 2022-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04139642 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Accidental Fall, Postural Balance, Clinical Decision-making.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04139642?
The interventions under investigation include: SimpleSway (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04139642?
This trial is sponsored by Ohio State University, which has 552 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04139642 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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