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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
65 years or older
History of a fall (in the past year)
Ability to perform supine-to-stand manoeuvres.
Ability to sign informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Physically not able to perform sit-to-stand and supine-to-stand manoeuvres.
Estimated life expectancy of less than one year.
Trial population
Adults aged 65 years and over referred to the outpatient (fall) clinic who have experienced a fall in the past 12 months.
Trial design
Cohort
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Falls during follow-up
Falls data prospectively collected using fall calenders.
Sponsors and contacts
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Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Lead sponsor
University of Amsterdam
Sponsor institution