The Value of Near-infrared Spectroscopy and Blood Pressure Measurements in Estimating Future Fall Risk in Older Adults
Recruiting
Observational Study
Falls
Orthostatic Hypotension
Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 141 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators aim to study which measurements/definitions from continuous blood pressures measurements (using a Finometer) and from cerebral oxygenation measurements (using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)) are associated with future fall incidents in older adults at risk of falls.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 65 years or older
* History of a fall (in the past year)
* Ability to perform supine-to-stand manoeuvres.
* Ability to sign informed consent.
* a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 21 points or higher or a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) - Dutch score of 16 poi…
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