Steady Together Fall Prevention Program in the Home
Recruiting · Beachwood, Ohio
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Study care at no cost to you
For your time and travel
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Your choice
Voluntary — you can stop anytime
What is this study?
The purpose of the research study is to assess the efficacy of the occupational therapy Steady Together Fall Prevention Program in the Home for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PwP) who are members of InMotion. InMotion is a community wellness center that offers a variety of programs for PwP.
It is , overseen by an independent and licensed medical staff.
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The purpose of the research study is to assess the efficacy of the occupational therapy Steady Together Fall Prevention Program in the Home for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PwP) who are members of InMotion. InMotion is a community wellness center that offers a variety of programs for PwP. The goal of the program is to prolong safe and independent living of PwP within their homes through fall prevention. Objectives are: 1) to identify areas in the home that are barriers to safe and accessible functioning for PwP with a focus on fall prevention; 2) To recommend assistive equipment, performance strategies, and home modifications as well as helpful resources to enhance safety and accessibility within the home. 3) to improve accessibility of the home; 4) to improve the PwP's safety confidence within their home. Research questions are: 1. Do participants have improved safety confidence in their homes as relates to falls after completing the program 2. Is home more accessible after completing program 3. What areas of the home pose the most fall risk among this population 4. What types of modifications and assistive devices help to reduce falls among this population 5. Does the program help to reduce falls among this population Participants will complete an initial intake form (30 minutes); they will participate in a 2 hour home assessment performed by occupational therapists using the Home for Life Design (HfLD platform in which they will be asked to identify areas of their home they have fall safety concerns; they will rate the safety of these spaces; they will demonstrate activities of daily living done in spaces and the occupational therapist will rate accessibility of these spaces; they will participate in a 30 minute meeting with the occupational therapist to review report with recommendations and resources and develop an agreed upon action plan; they will implement action plan; they will participate in a one hour reassessment; participate in a follow up 30 minute phone interview one year later. Total time commitment is 4 hours.
Are you a good fit?
Simplified highlights. The study team always confirms the full details with you.
- ✓Adults roughly 18–any age
- ✓Have Parkinson's disease
What to expect, step by step
- 1
Usually a few weeks
The study team checks whether the study is a good fit for you, with a visit and sometimes lab tests. You can ask any questions before deciding.
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Treatment
If you join and choose to continue, you receive the study treatment and are watched closely by medical staff.
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Follow-up
After treatment, the team checks on your health and confirms the visit schedule with you. You can leave the study at any point.
Has this treatment been tested before?
The study team can share what safety testing has been done so far.
What you need to know before you apply
What is this study testing?+
The purpose of the research study is to assess the efficacy of the occupational therapy Steady Together Fall Prevention Program in the Home for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PwP) who are members of InMotion. InMotion is a community wellness center that offers a variety of programs for PwP.
Is it safe? Who makes sure of that?+
This is a research study. Every study is reviewed and monitored by an independent ethics board (called an IRB) whose job is to protect participants, and care is overseen by licensed medical staff. You'll be told the known risks before you agree to anything, and you can stop at any time.
Will I get a placebo instead of the real treatment?+
Some studies compare a treatment against a placebo (an inactive version), and some don't. If this one does, the study team will explain your chances of receiving the active treatment before you decide. Nothing is hidden from you.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications?+
It depends on the study. Some let you stay on your current medications and some ask you to adjust them. Never stop a medication on your own — the study team will review everything with you first.
Does it cost anything? Will I be paid?+
Study-related care is provided at no cost to you. Some studies also pay for your time; the coordinator can tell you if this one does. You should never be asked to pay to take part.
Do I need insurance? Will anyone ask about my immigration status?+
No. You do not need health insurance to take part in a research study, and you will not be asked about your immigration status to join. Taking part is about whether you're a medical fit for the study.
What if English isn't my first language?+
You have the right to understand everything before you agree. Study sites can often provide materials or an interpreter in your language — you can ask the coordinator for one.
Is my information private?+
Yes. Your health information is only shared with the study sites you choose to be contacted by, and only to help match and enroll you. It is never sold, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07519096 · Locations: Ohio