Can a wellness bundle make hospital stays better? VA study finds out
NCT ID NCT06405347
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program called the Inpatient Whole Health Bundle, designed to improve well-being and satisfaction for hospitalized veterans. Over 600 patients at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System were offered wellness activities during their stay. Researchers then surveyed patients to see if they were more satisfied with their care and the hospital environment. The goal was to learn what helps patients feel better while in the hospital.
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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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612 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult hospitalized patients on medical and medical/surgical units at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who cannot speak English * Patients who are cognitively impaired
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
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