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A study to find the extent of fear of falling and balance issues among elderly residing in community at selected areas of Kozhikode

Evaluation of Fear of Fall and Dynamic Balance among Community Dwelling Elderly in Selected areas of Kozhikode

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/02/031365
Enrollment
300
Registered
2021-02-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

CRC Kozhikode
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Community-dwelling elderly above 60-year-old residing in ward 17 of Calicut Corporation 2.Ability to ambulate with/without assistive aids 3.Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Elderly who are confined to bed due to neuromusculoskeletal disorders 2.Inability to follow the instructions due to cognitive impairment 3.Restriction for physical exertion due to cardio-respiratory risk factors

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fear of Falling Dynamic BalanceTimepoint: 1 year

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in number of fallsTimepoint: 1 year

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBinoy Mathew K V

Composite Regional Centre,Kozhikode

binoy9797@gmail.com9633115601

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026