NCT06100445 Exercise Engagement in People Over 60 at Risk of Falls
| NCT ID | NCT06100445 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Condition | Musculoskeletal Injury |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-01-26 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-26 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-31.
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Brief Summary
It is a qualitative study, using semi structured interviews to explore patient's experiences of falls and their perceptions on facilitators and barriers to exercise. Aim: To explore reasons for and against engaging with exercises at home in participants over the age of 60 at risk of falls. To explore: 1. Patients' preferences to exercise format and type eg/ leaflet, online, access, such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) chair exercises leaflet or individual personalized rehabilitation programme handouts 2. The ability to discuss falls risk with health professionals. 3. If health inequalities exist with people at risk of falls and exercising. 4. Sustainability of exercise, in order to reduce the risk of falls in this population. 5. The need to develop MSK internal and external facing falls management pathways. Suitability: Patients over the age of 60, who have been identified at risk of falls, having been referred to MSK Physiotherapy in Rossendale. 'Risk of falls' is defined as: patient self-reports they are unsteady, had one or more fall in the last 6 months, or clinician identified a slow/unsteady gait pattern on examination. Semi structured interviews on up to ten participants. It is anticipated that this sample size will give adequate data saturation. Approximately 12 months from participant recruitment to analysis of findings.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 years or over * At risk of falls or had a fall due to a musculoskeletal cause (pain, muscle weakness, balance issue) * Has capacity to consent, as deemed by the direct care team and researcher * Can communicate in English OR the use of a translation service - Able to independently participate in an interview either face-to-face or via remote means OR can use a translation service Exclusion Criteria: \- Aged under 60 * Have a medical cause of falls OR currently under investigation for a medical cause of falls (eg/ dizziness, cardiac, visual impairment reported as being the cause of the fall as opposed to weakness or pain in lower limbs/balance issues or unsteady on feet) * Moderate to severe cognitive impairment impairing capacity to consent
Contact & Investigator
James Boateng
STUDY CHAIR
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06100445 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, up to 95 Years, studying Musculoskeletal Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06100445 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06100445 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at michelle.thirlwall@elht.nhs.uk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06100445 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Blackburn, United Kingdom.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06100445 clinical trial?
NCT06100445 is sponsored by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The principal investigator is James Boateng at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.