Exercise Training in a Geriatric Hospital Ward

September 19, 2008 updated by: Health Center of the City of Joensuu
The aim of the study is to describe the effects of physical exercise consisting of strength, balance and flexibility training on functional abilities and the length of stay in older (+75) patients hospitalized in a primary-care health- center hospital.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Hospitalization of older people is connected with several adverse events. Hospitalization increases the risk of disability and long-term institutionalization. Immobilization during hospitalization can lead to deterioration of muscle strength and falls. Earlier studies have shown that strength training is beneficial even in the oldest old. Rehabilitation based on strength training exercises can prevent decline in functional capacity and shorten the length of hospitalization.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

160

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Raija Hurri, Physiotherapist
  • Phone Number: +358503731132
  • Email: raija.hurri@jns.fi

Study Locations

  • Finland
    • North Karelia
      • Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland, 80130
        • Health Center of the City of Joensuu
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Leena H Timonen, MD,PhD
      • Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland, 80130
        • Siilainen Hospital ward 1A
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Leena H Timonen, MD,PhD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

75 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 75 years or older
  • ability to walk independently or assisted or move unassisted in a wheelchair

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients in long-term care
  • those who are bedridden
  • severe circulatory disease
  • acute bone fracture
  • terminal disease
  • acute infection.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
Group-based exercise training during hospitalization
Procedure: Exercise training
Group-based exercise training 5 days a week during hospitalization
Active Comparator: 2
Usual treatment and rehabilitation during hospitalization
Procedure: usual treatment and rehabilitation
usual treatment and rehabilitation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Changes in functional abilities during hospitalization
Time Frame: at the discharge from the hospital
at the discharge from the hospital

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The length of stay in the hospital
Time Frame: at the discharge from the hospital
at the discharge from the hospital

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Health Center of the City of Joensuu

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 19, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 19, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

September 22, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 22, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 19, 2008

Last Verified

September 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • JOE2008

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