The comparison of two preventive measures with regard to their effectiveness in reducing the risk of falls in potentially endangered people who still live independently at home.

The comparison of two preventive measures with regard to their effectiveness in reducing the risk of falls in potentially endangered people who still live independently at home. - Fall prevention with strength training

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00031662

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-24

Start date

2024-01-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

R26.8

Interventions

Group 1: The "Medical Strength Training" group goes through a program in which targeted exercises for speed strength and maximum strength for the muscles of the legs are performed. This takes place tw

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People can participate in the study • aged 60 and over • who are able to walk independently • who are potentially at risk of falling (assessment by relatives or medical professionals). Specialist staff or self-assessment)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Excluded from participation are persons who: • have fallen in the past 3 months • have had lower extremity surgery in the past 12 months (e.g. hip replacement, knee replacement, femoral neck fracture, ankle surgery, vascular surgery...) • are cognitively unable to perform complex test and exercise sequences • Have a diagnosed osteoporosis.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary goal of the study is to prevent falls or minimize their risk by proving the effect of targeted strength training of type II phasers to increase maximum and speed strength compared to the established fall prophylaxis training according to § 20 SGB V of the provider AHAB. For this purpose, the following primary outcomes are defined: Number of falls (measurement points t0-t1 ff)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary goal of the study is to collect indications of fall risks of the test subjects in addition to specific falls. Special focus should also be placed on the subjective assessments of the test subjects. Risk of falling according to the Lindera app (incl. assessment of fear of falling) Rhomberg Test 5 chair rise test Walking speed/ Timed – up and go test Four Square Step Test Strength tests (abductors, quadriceps and triceps surae) Wellbeing WHO-5	—

Measure

Time frame

The secondary goal of the study is to collect indications of fall risks of the test subjects in addition to specific falls. Special focus should also be placed on the subjective assessments of the test subjects. Risk of falling according to the Lindera app (incl. assessment of fear of falling) Rhomberg Test 5 chair rise test Walking speed/ Timed – up and go test Four Square Step Test Strength tests (abductors, quadriceps and triceps surae) Wellbeing WHO-5

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAndreas Eggensberger

Therapiezentrum Eggensberger

studien@eggensberger.de+49 8362 9103-333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 27, 2026