Clinical Trial

Fall Risk in Adults Over 65: The Relevance of Morphological and Functional Lower Limb Asymmetries.

Study acronym: ASY&FALL
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Summary
Falls among older adults represent a major public health burden. Approximately 30% of individuals aged 65 and older experience at least one fall each year. These events can lead not only to increased anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life but also to serious injuries or even death. Key risk factors include muscle weakness, gait disturbances, and balance impairments. Lower limb asymmetry-referring to differences in strength, flexibility, composition, or functional capacity between the two legs-has emerged as a potentially important yet underexplored contributor to fall risk in the elderly population. While asymmetry is frequently studied in the context of sports and physical performance, where it may affect both injury risk and athletic outcomes, its implications for balance and mobility in older adults remain insufficiently investigated. This study aims to examine the relationship between lower limb asymmetries and fall risk, with the goal of identifying predictive indicators and informing the development of more effective fall prevention strategies. Ultimately, a better understanding of this relationship could contribute to improved quality of life for older adults and a reduction in healthcare costs associated with fall-related hospitalizations.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07742397
Lead Sponsor I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Conditions Aging, Asymmetry, Fall Risk Factors, Fall Prevention
Enrollment 90 participants
Start Date 2026-02-03
Primary Completion 2027-06 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-04 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-03