CompletedNot Applicable

Physical Activity and Fall Prevention in Geriatric Inpatients in Acute caRe: Feasibility Study

France278 participantsStarted 2015-04

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and the impact on physical performance and falls occurence among geriatric inpatients hospitalized in acute care unit.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years old and older * Being hospitalized in geriatric acute care unit of Angers University Hospital. * No contraindications to physical activity practice. * No contraindications to standing station and sitting station. * Participants having given and signed an informed participation consent. If the participant is unable to answer, we will retain the disagreement expressed by a trusted person. * Being affiliated to French social security Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal of participation * Persons aged under 65. * Topics including hospitalization at the entrance should not exceed 3 days. * Participation in concomitant clinical trial. * Civil Protection Measures such as trusteeship, guardianship or backup justice underway.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of participants in each category of fall risk having realized 75% and more of the exercises of at least one of the three difficulty levels of the physical activity program

Timeframe: up to 15 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02393014

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Angers

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-06

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Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.