ROBot Assisted Physical Training of Older Patients During acUte hospitaliSaTion (NCT05782855) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ROBot Assisted Physical Training of Older Patients During acUte hospitaliSaTion
Denmark488 participantsStarted 2023-01-05
Plain-language summary
This study aims to address if robot assisted physical training can prevent functional decline during acute hospitalisation in older geriatric patients.
Design: blinded RCT. Patients: n = 488. Primary outcome is functional decline, assessed by Barthel-Index and 30s chair stand test. One- and three months follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥65 years of age
* Able to ambulate before hospitalisation (with/without assistance)
* Able to communicate with the research team
* Expected length of stay ≥2 days
* Residing on Funen, Denmark
Exclusion Criteria:
* Able to ambulate without assistance during current hospitalisation
* Known severe dementia
* Positive Confusion and Assessment Method score (20)
* Patients who have received less than 3 training sessions at discharge
* Terminal illness
* Recent major surgery or lower extremity bone fracture in the last 3 months
* Conditions contradicting use of ROBERT (unstable vertebral-, pelvic, or lower extremity fractures; high intracranial pressure; pressure ulcers or risk of developing pressure ulcers due to fragile skin; patients with medical instability)
* Metastases at femur or hip
* Deemed not suitable for mobilization sessions with the robot by the healthcare professional
* If the patient weighs more than 165 kg (the robot cannot lift the leg if the patient is severely overweight)
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?
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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
Change from baseline Barthel Index 100
Timeframe: Change from baseline (day of hospital admission) to day of hospital discharge (an average of 1 week)
2
Change from baseline 30 Second Sit to Stand Test
Timeframe: Change from baseline (day of hospital admission) to day of hospital discharge (an average of 1 week)