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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Health Center of the City of Joensuu

Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland, 80130

2

Siilainen Hospital ward 1A

Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland, 80130