Connecting Emergency Departments With Community Services to Prevent Mobility Losses in Pre-frail … (NCT03991598) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Connecting Emergency Departments With Community Services to Prevent Mobility Losses in Pre-frail & Frail Seniors
Canada1,500 participantsStarted 2017-07-01
Plain-language summary
About 18% of independent people over 65 who are evaluated in Emergency Departments for minor injuries (fractures, sprains) present some mobility decline up to 3 to 6 months postinjury. People at risk of decline are prefrail or frail; this condition could be explained by muscle proprieties loss. Exercise is a proven method that can help limit frailty and allow to restore mobility.
The aim of our study is to evaluate whether a suitable exercise program of one hour, twice a week for 12 weeks will limit functional losses \& fragility in injured older adults after their emergency department visit.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Consultation at Emergency Department (ED) for an injury
* Injury happened in the 14 days prior to ED visit
* 65 years old and over
* Discharge from ED within 48 hours
* Independant in basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalization related to the trauma
* Major surgery related to the trauma
* Not independant in ADL
* Living in a long-term care home
* Important cognitive impairment
* Not speaking French or English
* Unable to consent
* No trauma
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
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Changes in Cumulative Incidence of Functional Decline at 3 and 6 months after the intial ED visit (Baseline)
Timeframe: Outcome measures are assessed at three time points : Baseline T0: time of the Emergency Department (ED) consultation by participants T1: 3 months post-ED consultation; T2: 6 months post-ED consultation