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NCT00715962 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Efficacy and Safety of a Hospital Walking Program for Older Adults
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT00715962: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT00715962 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00715962, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Low mobility, defined as being limited to bed or chair, is common during acute hospitalization. This study will evaluate the impact and safety of a hospital walking program for older patients during acute general medical hospitalization. Participants who are 65 years of age or older, will be randomized to usual care (UC) or to a hospital walking program (WP), which includes twice daily walks with assistance, provision of necessary ambulatory devices, and a behavioral intervention strategy designed to encourage out of bed activity. Throughout hospitalization, the WP and UC veterans will were wireless monitors on the thigh and ankle that measure activity. The primary goal will be in increase the length of time veterans spend out of bed and to assure this out of bed activity is safe.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Behavioral intervention
- OTHER Walking Intervention
- OTHER Friendly visits
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-07 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00715962
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00715962 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Behavioral intervention is the first listed.
NCT00715962 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00715962 about?
NCT00715962 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy and Safety of a Hospital Walking Program for Older Adults". Low mobility, defined as being limited to bed or chair, is common during acute hospitalization. This study will evaluate the impact and safety of a hospital walking program for older patients during acute general medical hospitalization. Participants who are 65 years of age or older, will be randomi...
What is the current status of trial NCT00715962?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2010-01. Estimated completion is 2011-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00715962?
The interventions under investigation include: Behavioral intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Walking Intervention (OTHER), Friendly visits (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00715962?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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