RecruitingNot Applicable

YOOMI: Effect of Gamified Physical Therapy Exercise Software on Inpatient Mobility

United States80 participantsStarted 2023-11-29

Plain-language summary

Patients admitted to the hospital often develop functional impairments due to being in bed most of the day. Each day of bedrest leads to significant muscle loss. As a result, many patients become dependent on others or require rehabilitation at a facility to improve mobility and function prior to returning home. Staff in the hospital is limited and often unable to mobilize patients every day while hospitalized. The investigators are testing a new experimental gamified physical therapy exercise software to see if it can be a fun, enjoyable way to help mobilize patients without the assistance of staff. The primary aim of this pilot/proof of concept study is to determine whether gamified physical therapy software can help inpatients exercise within the safety of their own beds and preserve pre-hospitalization function.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * \>= 65 years of age * English-fluency in reading and speaking * Capacity to consent * Enrolled in HELP program * Attending physician confirms there are no medical contraindications to in-bed exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable Psychiatric Illness * Unstable/Critically Ill Patients requiring ICU-level of care * Surgical tube present (e.g. JP drains) * Surgery during the hospitalization * Bed Rest Activity Order

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

Patient Satisfaction Score for Intervention Group Questionnaire (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Collected daily throughout duration of patient hospitalization, usually 1-2 weeks

Software Utilization Time for Intervention Group (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Collected daily throughout duration of patient hospitalization, usually 1-2 weeks

Percentage of exercise repetitions completed for Intervention Group (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Collected daily throughout duration of patient hospitalization, usually 1-2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05815017

SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12

Contact for this trial

JAY NAIK, MD

732-235-7112 naikjh@rwjms.rutgers.edu

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Patient Satisfaction Score for Intervention Group Questionnaire (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Collected daily throughout duration of patient hospitalization, usually 1-2 weeks

Software Utilization Time for Intervention Group (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Collected daily throughout duration of patient hospitalization, usually 1-2 weeks

Percentage of exercise repetitions completed for Intervention Group (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Collected daily throughout duration of patient hospitalization, usually 1-2 weeks