NCT06617806 Advanced Practice Nurses for Fall Incidence PrevenTion in Very Old Robust Adults
| NCT ID | NCT06617806 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Nantes University Hospital |
| Condition | Fall Prevention |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 386 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-10-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 386 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-10-31.
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Brief Summary
APN-FIT is a hybrid type 1 clinical trial comparing the effect of an APN delivered fall prevention programme with standard care in non-frail patients. All participants will receive a full geriatric assessment at enrolment and, on a voluntary basis, physical activity programmes during the 12-month period. Falls occurring during the study will be recorded at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 months after enrolment. An ancillary study will specifically examine implementation outcomes of the tested intervention.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Aged 80 or over; * Vigorous according to the " Clinical Frailty Scale " (scores 1, 2, 3) ; * Having a referring primary care physician working in pairs with the local Advanced Practice Nurse; * affiliated to a Health Care Plan * Informed and having signed consent to participate in the research. Exclusion criteria: * Under guardianship or trusteeship; * Unable to travel to the primary care office or unable to follow the adapted physical activity program; * Poor understanding of French.
Contact & Investigator
Laure DE DECKER, MD - Pr
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Nantes University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06617806 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 80 Years or older, studying Fall Prevention. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06617806 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06617806 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at laure.dedecker@chu-nantes.fr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06617806 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Nantes, France.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06617806 clinical trial?
NCT06617806 is sponsored by Nantes University Hospital. The principal investigator is Laure DE DECKER, MD - Pr at Nantes University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 386 participants.