Can a simple screen get seniors moving in hospital?
NCT ID NCT06421246
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracked how much older adults (65+) move during a hospital stay and tested whether a screen showing real-time activity to staff could encourage more movement. Researchers also validated a Danish version of a mobility assessment. The goal is to help hospitals better support physical activity in elderly patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- staff-facing real-time activity screen
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help hospitals improve mobility care for older patients and provide a validated tool to measure their mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on observation and implementation, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark
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