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Multi-directional screening for fall risk in elderly population-Study of modifying four square step test

Multi-directional screening for fall risk in elderly population-Study of modifying four square step test

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20210504001
Enrollment
39
Registered
2021-05-04
Start date
2021-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

community dwelling adults over the age of 65 years fall risk Four Square Step Test older adults

Interventions

Classified according to the fall history in recent 6 months,Classified according to the fall history in recent 6 months,Classified according to the fall history in recent 6 months
Other,Other,Other
Non fall,Single fall,Multiple fall

Sponsors

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)age over 65 years old, 2)Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE) score>=24, 3)independent walking without walking aids.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: any neurological or orthopedic problem/disease that may interfere with participating the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Spatial temporal step characteristics assess after enrollment inertial measurement units

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional reach test assess after enrollment balance and mobility,Berg Balance Scale assess after enrollment balance and mobility,Timed Up and Go assess after enrollment balance and mobility,Thirty Second Chair Stand assess after enrollment LE Function,The Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale assess after enrollment Fall risk/confidence,The Montreal Cognitive Assessment assess after enrollment cognitive functions,Trail Making Test assess after enrollment Executive Function

Countries

Taiwan

Contacts

Public ContactRay Yau Wang

Department of Physical therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

rywang@ym.edu.tw886228267210

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026