CompletedNot Applicable

Engaging Medically Complex Veterans in Tele-Rehabilitation Using a Biobehavioral Approach

United States50 participantsStarted 2021-10-22

Plain-language summary

The aims of this study are to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a multicomponent telerehabilitation program for medically complex older Veterans and to preliminarily assess participant outcomes (physical activity, physical function, quality of life, loneliness) to the program.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 60 years of age and older * Multiple chronic conditions (Charlson Comorbidity Index 3) * Impaired physical function (\< or = 10 repetitions on 30 second sit to stand test) Exclusion Criteria: * Life expectancy \< 12 months * Acute or progressive neurological disorder (e.g. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, recent stroke) * Moderate to severe dementia without caregiver assistance (\< 18 on telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA Blind) * Unstable medical condition precluding safe participation in progressive rehabilitation (e.g. unstable angina)

What they're measuring

Adherence to the Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention

Timeframe: Program end- 12 weeks in Intervention group (Group1); 24 weeks in Waitlist control (Group2)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04942613

SponsorVA Office of Research and Development

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-07

Results submitted2024-09-12

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