Inpatient post-acute rehabilitation program for adults in Ireland's Midwest
Official title: Inpatient Post-Acute Rehabilitation For Patients in the Midwest: a Prospective Cohort Study of Clinical Characteristics and Process Outcomes
Run by University of Limerick · NCT07351526 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see what health, functional, and patient-reported outcomes adults admitted to a Midwest rehabilitation hospital in Ireland have during admission, at discharge, and six months later.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Limerick Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Limerick, Munster) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 22, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 22, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 22, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07351526 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 and over who are admitted to the relevant inpatient rehabilitation unit and have capacity to provide consent are the intended participants.
✕Probably not a fit
Pregnant women and patients who are judged not to have capacity to consent are excluded and would not be eligible to participate or benefit from the study's enrollment-based findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective cohort will enroll adults admitted to St Ita's Rehabilitation Hospital in the Mid-West of Ireland and collect demographic, clinical, and process outcome data during admission, at discharge, and at six months. Functional measures, patient-reported outcome measures, and resource-use indicators will be recorded to characterize patient complexity and recovery trajectories across a broad range of conditions. Analyses will describe clinical characteristics, care pathways, and factors associated with better or worse outcomes. Results will be used to inform local resource planning and to quantify benefits of specialist rehabilitation services in this region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help align rehabilitation resources with patient complexity, improve service planning, and support better recovery and quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have gone: International cohort studies and health-system analyses have shown benefits and cost-effectiveness of specialist rehabilitation services, so this project builds on established evidence rather than testing a novel therapy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 and over and admitted to a relevant rehabilitation unit with capacity to provide consent for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women and patients who are deemed not to have capacity to consent.
Where it's running
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School of Allied Health, University of Limerick
Limerick, Munster, Ireland Recruiting
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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.