Can a special treadmill help elderly cancer patients stay active in the hospital?
NCT ID NCT03473652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a walking platform with fall protection and support is practical for older cancer patients (over 70) during hospital stays. 45 patients were enrolled to see if they would use it at least twice for 6 minutes or more. The goal was to help them stay active safely while in the hospital.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU
Caen, 14000, France
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Centre François Baclesse
Caen, 14000, France
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