NCT05642260 Effects of Fall Prevention Program on the Number of Falls Among Elderly Following Total Knee Replacement
| NCT ID | NCT05642260 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ministry of Health, Kuwait |
| Condition | Fall |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-01-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-04 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 90 participants in total. It began in 2023-01-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-04.
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Brief Summary
the aim of the proposed research is to investigate the short and long-term effects of integrating a comprehensive fall prevention programme into conventional physiotherapy on the number of falls, balance, and functional ability among elderly following TKR. the investigator hypothesize that conventional physiotherapy integrated with a fall prevention program is more effective than conventional physiotherapy alone in improving balance and functional ability and preventing the occurrence of falls among elderly following TKR. Study type: The proposed study is a parallel group prospective (24 weeks) randomised single-blinded pragmatic controlled trial. Participants: Older adults operated for TKR at Al-Razi orthopedic hospital, who met the inclusion criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female gender. * Aged 60 years and older. * Diagnosed with primary osteoarthritis of the knee. * Underwent unilateral TKR. Exclusion Criteria: * revision TKR surgery * history of systemic inflammatory conditions (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus erythematosus), * neurological disorders (i.e., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke) * lower limb surgery/trauma in the past 12 months * have cognitive and/or vision impairments * post-surgical complications (e.g., infection, intraoperative fracture) * any health condition that may preclude them from undertaking physiotherapy.
Contact & Investigator
Hadeel H Alsaleh, PhD
STUDY DIRECTOR
Ministry of Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05642260 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 60 Years or older, studying Fall. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05642260 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05642260 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at golden_land85@hotmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05642260 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05642260 clinical trial?
NCT05642260 is sponsored by Ministry of Health, Kuwait. The principal investigator is Hadeel H Alsaleh, PhD at Ministry of Health. The trial plans to enroll 90 participants.