Clinical Trial: Inactivity, Balance Problems and Fall Risk in Institutionalized Frail Elderly

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: Inactivity, Balance Problems and Fall Risk in Institutionalized Frail Elderly: What is the Impact of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and Treatment Effectivenes

Brief Summary: The overall objective of the research is to identify the prevalence and incidence of BPPV and the impact on balance problems, fall risk and inactivity in frail elderly. The investigators will demonstrate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in this patient group.