Guangzhou Community Elderly Fall Prevention Appropriate Technology Promotion Project
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N/AInterventional Study
FallOld Age
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
60 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
320 (estimated)
Sponsor
Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention · Government
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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.
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Eligibility Criteria
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"…
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.
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