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Fall Prevention Program for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital group-based fall prevention program, "Fewer Falls," for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Participants received either the intervention or a leaflet about falls. The primary endpoint was the fall rate at 6 and 12 months after starting the intervention, but results have not yet been reported.
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- Human efficacy
- Not yet assessed
- Mechanism
- Not yet assessed
- Evidence strength
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- Outcome
- Not yet assessed
Why it matters
This study aims to understand if a structured fall prevention program can effectively reduce fall rates among PwMS, which is crucial for their safety and independence.
What this does not prove
No results are posted; the overall status is completed but actual outcomes have not been reported. Planned enrollment and endpoints do not prove efficacy.
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No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
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- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Yes
- Controlled
- Yes
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
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- Regulatory approval
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randomizedIn addition, the group leaders will receive a manual that describes how the program's digital tools are used.\n\nThe intervention was evaluated in a feasibility study (15) comprising 46 participants: 23 were randomized to participate in the group-based self-management intervention and 23 to the control group.
controlled"briefSummary": "The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of a digital group based self-management fall prevention intervention, \"Fewer Falls\", in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).
intervention"description": "The intervention consists of the fall prevention programme for ambulatory and non-ambulatory people with multiple sclerosis.
comparator"description": "Control-group participants will receive a leaflet about fall risk factors and fall prevention in addition to the standard MS care and rehabilitation.",
primary endpointPrimary outcome is fall rate (falls/person/year).
follow upThey will continue to be project partners in this effectiveness study through ongoing collaborative discussions on project procedures, for example development of interview questions.\n\nEffect study Aims: To determine if the fall prevention programme is effective in reducing fall rate in PwMS 6 months and 12 months after start of intervention; and To determine if the programme has an effect on secondary outcomes at 3, 6 and 12 months.\n\nParticipants: Eligible participants will be community dwelling PwMS aged ≥ 18 years, who are able to independently transfer from bed to wheelchair with or without aids but without assistance of another person, have experienced one or more falls during the last year, are able to understand and communicate in Swedish; and have ability to use and access to cell phone and technical devices for online meetings i.e., computers or tablets with internet access.
findingsThey will continue to be project partners in this effectiveness study through ongoing collaborative discussions on project procedures, for example development of interview questions.\n\nEffect study Aims: To determine if the fall prevention programme is effective in reducing fall rate in PwMS 6 months and 12 months after start of intervention; and To determine if the programme has an effect on secondary outcomes at 3, 6 and 12 months.\n\nParticipants: Eligible participants will be community dwelling PwMS aged ≥ 18 years, who are able to independently transfer from bed to wheelchair with or without aids but without assistance of another person, have experienced one or more falls during the last year, are able to understand and communicate in Swedish; and have ability to use and access to cell phone and technical devices for online meetings i.e., computers or tablets with internet access.
limitationsPlanned enrolment and endpoints are not findings.
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