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Guangzhou Community Elderly Fall Prevention Appropriate Technology Promotion Project
Sponsor: Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Summary
This Guangzhou-based project uses a randomized controlled trial to test home environment modifications (e.g., anti-slip mats, lighting) for preventing falls among 320 community-dwelling elders. Over 12 months, it assesses effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and scalability, with rigorous quality control and multi-level stakeholder collaboration.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
320
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2026-03-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Home Environment Assessment and Modification
Participants randomized to this arm receive a multi-component intervention. A trained community health worker conducts a one-time, comprehensive in-home assessment of fall hazards using a standardized checklist. Based on the assessment, the participant receives personalized, face-to-face advice for environmental modifications and is provided with, and instructed on the use of, essential safety aids including non-slip mats, night lights, anti-fall warning signs, and double-sided tape (for securing rugs). This core intervention is delivered once, 4-6 weeks after the baseline survey. All participants (in both arms) are followed up monthly for 12 months to collect data on falls.
Locations (1)
Guangzhoucenter Fordisease Control and Prevention(Guangzhou Health Supervision Institute)
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China