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Implementing an Evidence-based Exercise Program to Reduce Falls in Community-dwelling Older Adults (Otago)

NCT04851405 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2026-01-29

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Summary

Falls are a major health care problem for seniors. The Otago Exercise Program, which consists of strength and balance training delivered by a physiotherapist, can reduce falls in this population. We will test two methods to deliver the Otago program. These will include a new coaching approach by a physiotherapist with the use of a Fitbit to provide feedback versus the traditional delivery. The degree to which the program is delivered as intended by physiotherapists as well as the number of falls, risk of falling, and participation in walking activities in older adults will be assessed over 24 months. Lastly, we will assess if the coaching approach is a cost-effective option.

Conditions

  • Old Age; Debility
  • Fall

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Otago Exercise Programme+ (OEP+)

Physiotherapists (PTs) will receive OEP and BAP training. They will provide at home visits and follow-up phone calls to the older adult participants (5 at home visits and 3 phone calls). Older adults will have access to the OEP app.

BEHAVIORAL

Otago Exercise Programme (OEP)

PTs will receive OEP training. They will provide at home visits and follow-up phone calls to the older adult participants (5 at home visits and 3 follow-up phone calls).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Arthritis Research Centre of Canada

    collaborator OTHER

  • Vancouver General Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Simon Fraser University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of British Columbia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Linda Li, PhD · Professor

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-05-01
Completion
2026-06-01

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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