What this means
The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and short-term effects of a culturally adapted and strengthened fall prevention program in older adults aged 60 years and above living in urban Karachi, Pakistan. The study aims to understand whether a structured, community-based intervention can improve mobility, confidence, and overall well-being, while reducing the risk of falls.
A plain-English summary is on its way. Until then, this is the start of the registry's own summary.
- Status
- Completed
- Who can join
- Ages 60 and over
- Where
- 1 site
The science
- Registered title
- SAFER Karachi - A Fall Prevention Intervention
- Trial ID
- NCT07504237 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- interventional
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Falls, Falls Injury, Mobility Difficulty, Mobility and Independence, Aged 60 Years or Older
- What is tested
- Stepping On Fall Prevention Program
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
- Ages
- 60 Years to no maximum
- Dates
- First posted Mar 31, 2026 · updated Oct 29, 2026
Registry summary
The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and short-term effects of a culturally adapted and strengthened fall prevention program in older adults aged 60 years and above living in urban Karachi, Pakistan. The study aims to understand whether a structured, community-based intervention can improve mobility, confidence, and overall well-being, while reducing the risk of falls.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Is the adapted and strengthened fall prevention program feasible and acceptable for older adults in Karachi?
- Does participation in the program improve mobility, balance, fall-related self-efficacy, and emotional well-being among participants?
Participants will:
- Take part in a 7-week group-based fall prevention program that includes strength and balance exercises, home safety education, medication awareness, and behavioural strategies
- Receive a follow-up home visit to reinforce safety practices and environmental modifications
- Attend a booster session after 3 months to support continued engagement
- Complete assessments at baseline and follow-up, including mobility, cognitive function, quality of life, and emotional well-being
- Maintain monthly fall logs to report any fall incidents during the study period
Sites (1)
- Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan