Status:
UNKNOWN
Exercise Training in a Geriatric Hospital Ward
Lead Sponsor:
Health Center of the City of Joensuu
Conditions:
Frail Elderly
Eligibility:
All Genders
75+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 hos...
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 75 years or older
- ability to walk independently or assisted or move unassisted in a wheelchair
Exclusion
- patients in long-term care
- those who are bedridden
- severe circulatory disease
- acute bone fracture
- terminal disease
- acute infection.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
160 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00756535
Start Date
October 1 2008
End Date
April 1 2009
Last Update
September 22 2008
Active Locations (2)
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1
Health Center of the City of Joensuu
Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland, 80130
2
Siilainen Hospital ward 1A
Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland, 80130