CompletedNot Applicable

Progressing Home Health Rehabilitation for Older Adults

United States353 participantsStarted 2016-09-28

Plain-language summary

This research study explores the effects of a progressive, multi-component intervention following a stay in the hospital or rehabilitation facility. The purpose of this research study is to compare a multi-component intervention (higher intensity exercise, nutritional supplementation, and greater emphasis on functionally enhanced care transitions) with usual care physical therapy.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 100 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. 65 years of age and older
✓. Referred to home care physical therapy following acute medical deconditioning
✓. Have at least 3 comorbid conditions including those listed below:
✓. Be ambulatory without human assistance prior to hospitalization
✓. Be English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

✕. Acute lower extremity fracture with weight-bearing restriction
✕. "Elective" joint replacement surgery
✕. Lower extremity amputation
✕. Acute cardiac surgery
✕. Terminal illness
✕. Active cancer treatment in which exercise is contraindicated
✕. Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolus (DVT/PE)
✕. Recent stroke (within 1 yr)

What they're measuring

Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

Timeframe: Change in SPPB from baseline to 60 days post randomization

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02905370

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-06

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