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Guangzhou Community Elderly Fall Prevention Appropriate Technology Promotion Project

NCT07458958 · tracked via the Priya Life Science China tracker
Sponsor
Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-01-01
Last updated
2026-03-23

Condition(s) studied

FallOld Age

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Home Environment Assessment and Modification

Home Environment Assessment and Modification: Participants randomized to this arm receive a multi-component intervention. A trained community health worker conducts a one-time, comprehensive in-home assessment of fall hazards using a standardized checklist. Based on the assessment, the participant receives personalized, face-to-face advice for environmental modifications and is provided with, and instructed on the use of, essential safety aids including non-slip mats, night lights, anti-fall warning signs, and double-sided tape (for securing rugs). This core intervention is delivered once, 4-6 weeks after the baseline survey. All participants (in both arms) are followed up monthly for 12 months to collect data on falls.

Study summary

This Guangzhou-based project uses a randomized controlled trial to test home environment modifications (e.g., anti-slip mats, lighting) for preventing falls among 320 community-dwelling elders. Over 12 months, it assesses effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and scalability, with rigorous quality control and multi-level stakeholder collaboration.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
60 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * Between 60 and 80 years old (inclusive). * Community-dwelling. * Planning to reside at the current address for the next 12 months. * Able to walk 50 meters unaided (can use a cane). * Experienced one or more falls in the past 2 years, OR Is "very worried" or "somewhat worried" about falling (even without a fall history). * Willing to participate in the 12-month fall prevention program and follow-up assessments. * Possesses basic literacy skills (equivalent to elementary school level or above) and is capable of normal communication with the investigators, as judged by the staff. * In a stable health condition to participate, as determined by the investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * Having an acute disease or an acute episode of a chronic disease. * Having hearing, vision, or cognitive impairments, or self-reported neurological or psychiatric diseases (e.g., epilepsy, dementia) that prevent normal communication and learning. * Self-reported serious diseases (e.g., cardiac, cerebral, renal, hepatic, respiratory, or hematologic systems) and judged by a doctor or on-site assessor as intolerant to physical activity. * Diagnosed with conditions that explicitly affect balance function (e.g., vestibular disorders, cerebellar system lesions, vertigo, Ménière's disease). * Requires a wheelchair or assistance from another person to walk. * Likely to move away from the current residence or be absent for an extended period within the next 6 months. * Unwilling to accept the 12-month follow-up.

Primary outcome measure(s)

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Guangzhoucenter Fordisease Control and Prevention(Guangzhou Health Supervision Institute) Guangzhou Guangdong Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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