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Walking in the hospital could keep seniors independent after discharge

NCT ID NCT04479943

Disease control Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called MOVIN that encourages older adults (65+) to walk while in the hospital. The goal was to prevent loss of function and reduce hospital readmissions. Researchers enrolled 765 patients and nurses on hospital units to see if changing the culture around walking could improve outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MOVIN program (nurse training, unit culture change, communication, resources, and environment improvements)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help older adults maintain their ability to walk and perform daily activities after a hospital stay, reducing the need for nursing home care.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are available but may not be widely applicable. The intervention is complex and may be hard to implement in other hospitals. Benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

765 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2021

Finished

Jan 2025

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.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 65 years or older * able to walk with or without assistance * living in the community (not long term care) prior to admission * have an ambulation order * admitted to hospital's general adult medical unit * able to consent * able to speak and understand English * at least 24h planned length of stay after initial study enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * activated Power of Attorney * lower extremity amputation * on hospice * bed rest order or activity restriction * wheelchair bound

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Conditions

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iatrogenic disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Early mobility Hospital acquired condition Older adults

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UW School of Medicine and Public Health

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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