Mobilizing older adults in hospitals to prevent frailty
Preventing Frailty in Hospital Through Mobilizing Patients: A Pilot RCT
This study tests if getting older adults in the hospital to move around more can help prevent frailty and improve their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université de Sherbrooke Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Moncton, New Brunswick) |
| Trial ID | NCT06802289 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on preventing frailty in hospitalized older adults by promoting mobility during their stay. It aims to address the high risk of functional decline and poor quality of life associated with frailty, which affects many patients over the age of 50. The intervention involves encouraging patients to engage in physical activity, such as walking outside their room at least once a day, to mitigate the negative effects of prolonged inactivity. The study will assess the impact of this approach on patients' ability to perform daily activities and their overall recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 50 and older who are expected to be hospitalized for at least three days.
Not a fit: Patients who are enrolled in other clinical trials or interventions that may interfere with the study's results will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life and functional independence of older adults during and after hospitalization.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that promoting physical activity can prevent and improve frailty, suggesting that this approach has potential based on existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Eligible patients are: 1. 50 years or older, 2. projected to be in-hospital for at least 3-days, 3. not in a shared room with another study participant, and 4. can independently provide consent or have a caregiver to provide consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients enrolled in other clinical trials or interventions that might confound the results of the study.
Where this trial is running
Moncton, New Brunswick
- Dr. 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.