Walking with a helper may boost recovery for seniors in hospital
NCT ID NCT05725928
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether having a mobility technician help older patients (65+) walk up to three times a day during their hospital stay can improve their strength and recovery. Researchers will compare these patients to those receiving usual care. The goal is to see if this simple approach reduces hospital-related weakness and helps patients get back on their feet faster.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 3,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants must meet all of the inclusion criteria listed below to participate in this study: 1. ≥65 years of age 2. Admitted to a medical service 3. Complete history and physical examination on file 4. 6-Clicks score of 16-23 5. Insurance with Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage Exclusion Criteria: Any patient meeting any of the exclusion criteria listed below at baseline will be excluded from study participation: 1. Significant language barrier that requires a translator (other than Spanish at Baystate site only) 2. Discharge planned for that day or the following day 3. Observation status 4. Surgical procedure planned 5. Patients diagnosed with unstable angina or other medical conditions precluding participation in exercise/ambulation 6. Permanent residence in a skilled nursing facility 7. Comfort care measures only 8. \>48 hours since admission 9. Active infection with COVID-19 10. Other active infection requiring contact or droplet precautions 11. Order for bedrest
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
5 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baystate Medical Center
RECRUITINGSpringfield, Massachusetts, 01199, United States
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Cleveland Clinic- Main Campus
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Fairview Hospital
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44111, United States
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Hillcrest Hospital
RECRUITINGMayfield Heights, Ohio, 44124, United States
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Marymount Hospital
RECRUITINGGarfield Heights, Ohio, 44125, United States
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