Prevention and Reduction of Falls: Testing and Evaluating Cutting Edge Haptic Technology

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

LIBERTY Patch: A drug-free, non-invasive, investigational topical patch designed to assist with balance and mobility, worn daily for 7 days.

Sham Patch: A visually identical patch without active technology, worn daily for 7 days under the same conditions as the active patch.

Study summary

This study evaluates whether a drug-free, non-invasive haptic patch (LIBERTY Patch) affects fall-risk classification and balance/mobility confidence in adults ages 55 to 85. Approximately 150 participants are assigned to wear either the active LIBERTY Patch or a visually identical sham patch daily for 7 days. Balance and mobility are assessed using the FallSkip wearable device and a Falls Efficacy Scale questionnaire at baseline and again after 7 days. Neither participants nor investigators know which patch is assigned during the study period, though this can be unblinded in an emergency.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in fall-risk/mobility assessment (FallSkip device) — Baseline and Day 7
  A 2-3 minute mobility assessment (sit-to-stand, walking, and return to seated position) using the FallSkip wearable device, comparing Active vs. Control groups.
• Change in Falls Efficacy Scale score — Baseline and Day 7
  A 10-item, self-reported scale (adapted from Tinetti et al., 1990) measuring confidence in performing daily activities (bathing, dressing, walking, transferring, etc.) without falling, scored 1 (very confident) to 10 (not confident at all) per item.

Trial sites (1)

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