Improving health in hospitalized patients with cardiovascular disease through increased movement
Official title: Managing Frailty Through Mobilization in Males and Female Inpatients With Cardiovascular Disease
Run by Université de Sherbrooke · NCT06810661 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a daily movement program led by a Kinesiologist can help hospitalized patients with heart disease feel better and stay healthier by encouraging them to be more active.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Université de Sherbrooke Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Moncton, New Brunswick) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06810661 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include hospitalized individuals with cardiovascular disease who are expected to stay for at least three days and can communicate in French or English.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients enrolled in other clinical trials or those unable to provide consent may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to address frailty in hospitalized patients with cardiovascular disease by implementing a mobilization program. The program involves daily check-ins by a Kinesiologist who will encourage patients to engage in physical activities such as standing and using resistance bands. The study focuses on both male and female patients, with particular attention to the higher frailty levels observed in females. By promoting movement during hospital stays, the project seeks to reduce the overall health decline associated with prolonged inactivity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and reduce hospital stays for patients with cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach may be novel, similar studies have shown that mobilization can improve outcomes in hospitalized patients.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are admitted to unit 4C at the Vitalité Health Network * Patients who have a cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart failure) * Those who are projected to be in-hospital for at least 3-days * Patients who are not in a shared room with another study participant * Patients who are able to independently provide consent or have a caregiver provide consent * Can communication in French or English Exclusion Criteria: -Patients enrolled in other clinical trials or interventions that might confound the results of the study.
Where it's running
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Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital CentreDr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Myles W O'Brien, PhD
- Email: Myles.OBrien@USherbrooke.ca
- Phone: (506) 863-2250
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.