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Can a thigh sensor predict recovery in frail elderly patients?

NCT ID NCT04366388

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a small wearable sensor called ActivPAL can help measure frailty in hospitalized adults aged 65 and older. The sensor tracks how much time patients spend standing and walking. Researchers want to see if these simple measurements can predict important outcomes like length of hospital stay, readmission, and recovery. The goal is to find an inexpensive, easy way to assess frailty without complex tests.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ActivPAL3 VT wearable sensor
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide doctors with a simple, low-cost way to measure frailty and predict recovery in older hospitalized patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) that only observes and measures. It does not test a treatment, so it cannot directly improve health.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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

Study population will be recruited consecutively from the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit at SPH.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * be 65 years of age or older * be admitted in ACE Unit Exclusion Criteria: * be less than 65 years of age * be nonambulatory * be diagnosed with end-stage organ failure (end-stage COPD, renal failure requiring dialysis, end-stage heart failure)

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Frail elderly syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gerontology Research Lab, Dept. of Medicine, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, VGH Research Pavilion, Room 186-828 West 10th Avenue

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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