Pilot Study of Free From Falls Program in Multiple Sclerosis
Pilot Study on the Effect of the Free From Falls Program on Falls in People With Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 12 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Educational intervention
What it measured
Main measures
Change in fall frequency per month (30 days)
difference between the wait period before the 8 week FFF program and the 8 weeks after the end of the 8 week FFF program
Walking and mobility
Other measures (1)
Relationship between paper and electronic fall calendars
5 months
Walking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 89
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Inclusion criteria
* MS of any type * Age 18 years or older * Able to walk at least 100 meters with intermittent or unilateral constant assistance (cane, crutch or braces) with or without resting * Self-reported history of 2 or more falls in the previous 2 months * Clinically stable MS with no relapses within 30 days * Willing to provide informed consent * Fluent in written and spoken English. * Daily access to email and willing to respond to a daily email questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
* Serious psychiatric or medical conditions that would preclude reliable participation in the study.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
This pilot study will compare how often people with multiple sclerosis (MS) fall before participating in the Free From Falls (FFF) educational program, during the program, and for 8 weeks after the program. The protocol will also evaluate the accuracy, efficiency and convenience of an email survey to count how often people fall.
Papers
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History
Started
Apr 2013
Main results due
Sept 2014
Finished
Sept 2014