Can a smartphone app help sepsis survivors get stronger at home?
NCT ID NCT05568511
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a home-based digital exercise program for older adults who survived sepsis. 21 participants were assigned to either an app-guided exercise routine or standard care. The goal was to see if the program could improve physical function and be safe to use at home.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- app-based exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a convenient way for older sepsis survivors to improve their physical function from home.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires using an app and devices, which may be challenging for some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UF Clinical and Translational Research Building
Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
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