Hospital patients get a game plan to beat bedrest
NCT ID NCT04300764
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to see if making physical activity into a game could help older hospital patients move more. Participants would have received daily text messages, set step goals, earned points, and worn a Fitbit to track their steps. The study was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results are available.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Gamification intervention (daily text messages, goal setting, points, and Fitbit wearable)
What this could lead to
If it had worked, this approach could have helped hospitalized patients become more active, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected. The approach may not have been effective or practical in a hospital setting.
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Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States