Can rehabilitation rebuild lives? a large study tracks recovery

NCT ID NCT03764982

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows over 3,700 adults in Norway who take part in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation programs. Researchers will track their health, daily function, work ability, and quality of life for a year after rehabilitation. They will also test a new set of outcome measures to see how well these tools capture real-world recovery. The goal is to understand what helps people regain function and return to work after illness or injury.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help identify which rehabilitation programs work best and lead to better, more personalized care plans that improve long-term recovery and return-to-work outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by factors other than the rehabilitation itself, and the findings might not apply to people outside the Norwegian healthcare system.

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Study facts

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Participants

3,793 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

* Patients receiving rehabilitation at seventeen rehabilitation centres in specialist care (all health regions) * All diagnoses, with largest groups of musculoskeletal diseases, neurological conditions (stroke, MS), cancer, and heart- and lunge conditions.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients that participates in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation programs at one of the participating centers. * Age over 18 years * Access to internet at home * Access to personal secure login with BANK ID. Exclusion Criteria: * Severely reduced cognitive function * severe mental illness with inadequate consent competence ability to participate * Insufficient understanding of Norwegian written language.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AVONOVA Ringerike rehabilitation centre

    Hønefoss, Norway

  • CatoSenteret

    Son, Norway

  • Evjeklinikken rehabilitation centre

    Evje, Norway

  • HLF Briskeby rehabilitation centre

    Lier, Norway

  • Helsepartner rehabilitation centre

    Alta, Norway

  • Hernes institutt

    Hernes, Norway

  • Montebellosenteret

    Lillehammer, Norway

  • Muritunet rehabilitation centre

    Valldal, Norway

  • NKS Helsehus

    Lørenskog, Norway

  • Ravneberghaugen rehabilitation centre

    Hagavik, Norway

  • Red Cross Haugland rehabilitation centre

    Flekke, Norway

  • Røysumtunet rehabiliteringssenter

    Jaren, Norway

  • Selli rehabilitation centre

    Klæbu, Norway

  • Skogli rehabilitation centre

    Lillehammer, Norway

  • Sørlandet rehabilitation centre

    Eiken, Norway

  • Vikersund rehabilitation centre

    Vikersund, Norway

  • Åstveit rehabilitation centre

    Bergen, Norway

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