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Bedrest be gone? gamified therapy aims to keep seniors moving in the hospital

NCT ID NCT05815017

Symptom relief Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a gamified physical therapy software, called Yoomi, can help older hospital patients exercise safely in their beds. The goal is to see if this fun, interactive approach can preserve muscle strength and function during a hospital stay, reducing the need for rehab after discharge. The trial involves adults aged 65 and older who are enrolled in a hospital elder life program and can consent to participate.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Yoomi Physical Therapy Software - a gamified exercise program delivered via computer/monitor with motion tracking
What this could lead to
If effective, this software could offer a fun, staff-independent way for older hospital patients to exercise in bed, potentially reducing muscle loss and preserving independence.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The software may not be engaging enough or may not lead to meaningful clinical improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \>= 65 years of age * English-fluency in reading and speaking * Capacity to consent * Enrolled in HELP program * Attending physician confirms there are no medical contraindications to in-bed exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable Psychiatric Illness * Unstable/Critically Ill Patients requiring ICU-level of care * Surgical tube present (e.g. JP drains) * Surgery during the hospitalization * Bed Rest Activity Order

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Asthenia delirium iatrogenic disease Muscle Weakness muscular atrophy Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Delirium in old age Hospital acquired condition Muscle atrophy or weakness Muscle loss Physical disability Physical inactivity Weakness, muscle

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

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