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Steady Stride Fall Prevention Protocol vs Standard of Care

Randomized Controlled Study on Fall Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Physiatry Based Steady Strides Intervention vs Primary Care

Who can join

Ages 65 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

Age: Participants must be community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older.

Fall History: Participants must have reported experiencing at least two falls in the six months prior to the intake visit.

Independence: Participants must report the ability to drive independently at the time of the intake visit and ambulate at least 10 feet with or without an assistive device (e.g. cane or walker, wheelchair ambulators are not included). Participants must report their ability to independently make medical decisions and sign their medical paperwork, including consent to participate in the study.

Setting: Participants must reside in a community setting, not in a long-term care facility or hospital.

Language: Participants must report ability to speak, read and comprehend English fluently.

Exclusion Criteria: No additional exclusion criteria beyond those specified in the inclusion criteria. All individuals who meet the inclusion criteria are eligible to participate in the study.

About the study

Falls are the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in community dwelling older US adults (65 years old and older) . This is a research study to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of the structured physiatry-based Steady Strides Fall Prevention Protocol compared to the standard of care treatment provided by primary care providers in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults.

What is being tested

• Steady Strides (other)

Sponsor: Steady Strides: Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute · Participants: 102 · Started: Apr 1, 2026

Contact the study team

• Levan Atanelov, MD · Phone: (443) 898-8160

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07092176

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.