CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Exercise Intervention on Physical Function, Psychological Health, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Well-Being in Hospitalized Older Patients

Taiwan100 participantsStarted 2021-07-09

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a structured exercise program on physical function, psychological well-being, quality of life, and spiritual well-being in hospitalized older adults. A total of 100 inpatients aged 65 years or older were assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a multicomponent exercise program during hospitalization, including resistance training, stretching, and walking, while the control group received routine care. Assessments were performed before and after the intervention using physical performance tests, questionnaires, and well-being scales. The goal is to determine whether such a program can improve mobility, daily living independence, mood, and overall well-being in older patients during hospitalization.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 65 years * Able to communicate * Capable of standing and walking (with or without assistive devices) * Willing to participate in both the study and the exercise intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Impaired consciousness * Acute inflammatory conditions (e.g., gout, acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, heart failure) * Physician-ordered activity restrictions at admission * Diagnosed psychiatric disorders or history of epilepsy * Severe disability requiring total assistance in daily life

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

Timed Up and Go (TUG)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

6-meter walk test (6MWT)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

Functional Reach Test (FRT)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

Handgrip strength (HGS)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

Barthel Index (BI)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

5-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-5)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07156448

SponsorTaichung Veterans General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-05

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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

Timed Up and Go (TUG)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

6-meter walk test (6MWT)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

Functional Reach Test (FRT)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

Handgrip strength (HGS)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

Barthel Index (BI)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)

5-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-5)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2 of hospitalization) and at discharge (within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge, average length of stay 10 days)