Feasibility of a Tele-game-based Exercise (Tele-exergame) Program to Prevent Deconditioning in Ho… (NCT04743401) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility of a Tele-game-based Exercise (Tele-exergame) Program to Prevent Deconditioning in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
United States54 participantsStarted 2021-07-05
Plain-language summary
Conventional in-hospital mobility programs are challenging to deliver to hospitalized infected patients (e.g., COVID-19) due to infection risk to staff, staffing shortages, and potential exposure of other patients. This study evaluates a tele-exergame mobility program, a self-administered, game-based exercise intervention guided by foot-worn sensors and step-by-step interactive guidance on a tablet. The platform promotes strength, balance, and flexibility while enhancing patient motivation and engagement through cognitively demanding gamified tasks, with remote supervision and no to minimum direct physical contact.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants: Men or women Veterans with COVID-19 or PUI or hospitalized patients with duration of admission anticipated to be greater than 72 hours admitted to MEDVAMC.
* Length of stay: Anticipated length of stay at least 3 days.
* Ambulatory. Self-report of being ambulatory with or without an assistive device in the 2 weeks before admission.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ICU admission: The investigators will exclude those admitted to ICU at any point in their hospital stay.
* Admission of observation only: These patients will be excluded as length of stay is usually anticipated to be less than 3 days
* Median life expectancy: Those with imminently terminal (death expected in the next 30 days) will be excluded.
* Cognitive impairment: The investigators will exclude those with delirium, dementia, or severe cognitive impairment
* Medical condition: The investigators will exclude those who have any medical diagnosis deemed by the primary physician to be a contraindication to ambulation (i.e.: unstable from pulmonary embolus, unstable angina, severe hemodynamic instability etc.)
* Foot problem: The investigators will exclude those who have active foot ulcer or infection or major lower extremities amputation.
* Vision or hearing problems: The investigators will exclude those with hearing or visual problems that cannot be corrected with medical devices (glasses or hearing aids). Hearing or visual problems can limit their ability to interact with the exergame plat…
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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Number of Participants Meeting Feasibility Criteria of the Tele-Exergame Program
Timeframe: Metric 1: Baseline (during hospitalization). Metric 2: First 3 days of inpatient stay. Metric 3: From enrollment through hospital discharge (an average of 1 week)