Study of an Physical Exercise Program on Older People of 75 Years Old and More, Hospitalized in Geriatric Short Stay

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, ANGERS · Mar 27, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a physical exercise program on older adults aged 75 and above who are hospitalized for short stays in a geriatric unit. The main goal is to see if having nursing support or assistance can help these patients be more active and increase their daily number of steps compared to standard care. The researchers also want to look at other benefits, such as changes in physical activity levels, fall occurrences, independence, and travel habits.

To participate, individuals must be at least 75 years old, currently hospitalized in a geriatric short stay, and able to give their consent or have a representative who can. However, those with certain health conditions that might prevent them from exercising safely, or who have a very short hospital stay, will not be eligible. If you or a loved one qualifies, you can expect to engage in a supportive exercise program designed to encourage movement while being monitored by nursing staff. This could help improve overall health and well-being during and after the hospital stay.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Men or women ≥ 75 years old
• • Hospitalization in geriatric short stay
• • Informed and express (oral) consent to participate in the study by the patient or the patient's representative
• • Affiliation to French Social Security.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Neurological or orthopedic pathology that prevents the performance of one or more exercises corresponding to the patient's level of risk of falling
• • Short expected hospital stay
• • Contraindication to physical activity
• • Person subject to a safeguard of justice measure
• • Patient who previously participated to the study.