Pilot Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial: Horticultural Therapy for Inpatient Older Adults in … (NCT04654949) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial: Horticultural Therapy for Inpatient Older Adults in an Acute Care Hospital
Singapore80 participantsStarted 2019-08-06
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of Horticultural Therapy (HT) on engagement, mood, and quality of life (QoL) of older adults in geriatric acute care in Singapore. Investigators will also assess the effectiveness of HT on mobility and hospitalisation experience. This pilot study could inform how HT can be implemented in geriatric acute care and its effect on hospitalisation experience and recovery of function.
Who can participate
Age range
70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 70 years old and above
* an inpatient in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
* able to understand simple instructions (with abbreviated mental test's score of 6 and above)
* have stable vital signs - blood pressure, heart rate and peripheral capillary oxygen saturation - to take part in horticultural therapy activities
Exclusion Criteria:
* on contact or droplet precaution
* diagnosed with severe auditory-visual impairments
* have major depressive disorder
* have endocrine disorders
* on steroid-based medications such as asthma and allergies that might affect the salivary cortisol level
* on the Dangerously Ill List
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
1
Average Score of Engagement Assessed by Menorah Park Engagement Scale (MPES)
Timeframe: Five days
2
Average Score of Mood Assessed by Apparent Affect Rating Scale (AARS)
Timeframe: Five days
3
Change in Mobility Performance Assessed by Modified Perme ICU scale