NCT00140322

Dane County Safety Assessment (SAFE) Research Study

Dane County Safety Assessment for Elders (SAFE) Research Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 455 (planned)
• Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Federal
• Sex: All
• Age: 0 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of an at-home comprehensive approach to preventing falls among adults 65 years and older at high risk for falls.

Detailed description

A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive approach to preventing falls among adults 65 years and older at high risk for falls. This intervention includes a comprehensive health assessment in each participant's home combined with tailored risk reduction strategies such as individualized strength and balance exercises. The study is also conducting a community-based program to engage and educate physicians about fall prevention. The goal of the study is to demonstrate a 40% decrease in fall rates. Other expected outcomes include decreased hospital and nursing home stays, improved physical function, and a decreased fear of falling.

Conditions

• Falls

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Exercise, fall risk reduction

Timeline

• Start date: 2002-10-01
• Primary completion: 2005-08-01
• Completion: 2005-08-01
• First posted: 2005-09-01
• Last updated: 2025-03-19