Walking in the hospital could keep seniors independent after discharge

NCT ID NCT04479943

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called MOVIN that encourages older adults (65+) to walk while in the hospital. The goal was to prevent loss of function and reduce hospital readmissions. Researchers enrolled 765 patients and nurses on hospital units to see if changing the culture around walking could improve outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MOVIN program (nurse training, unit culture change, communication, resources, and environment improvements)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help older adults maintain their ability to walk and perform daily activities after a hospital stay, reducing the need for nursing home care.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, so results are available but may not be widely applicable. The intervention is complex and may be hard to implement in other hospitals. Benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

iatrogenic disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EARLY MOBILITY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED CONDITION OLDER ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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