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Promoting Increased Physical Activity in Hospitalised Older Adults

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllUniversity of Southampton
NCT06017934 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The PIVOT study will explore the feasibility of training volunteers to deliver exercise to hospitalised older adults to improve the health of older people and prevent deconditioning while in hospital. Loss of strength and mobility (i.e., deconditioning) is common in hospitalised older people and is associated with a decline in physical function, poorer quality of life and increased health and care costs. Physical inactivity is an important and modifiable risk factor. A previous study showed it is feasible to train volunteers to engage with older people in hospital and facilitate walking and bedside exercises. The intervention was well-received by older adults, staff members and volunteers. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of implementing volunteer-led physical activity in three hospitals of varying sizes in different regions. Older adults aged 65 years and above adm

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: Patients * Adults aged 65 years and above * Able to provide written informed consent Volunteers * Adults aged 18 years and above * Completed the generic clearance and training with the hospital voluntary services * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to communicate fluently enough in English. Fluent English is required to ensure the intervention content can be delivered clearly and thus safely to participants. Exclusion Criteria: Patients * Anyone with a severe cognitive impairment (MoCA less than 10) * Patients isolated for infection control reasons * Patients receiving end of life care Volunteers * Volunteers that are unable to safely complete the exercises included in the intervention will be excluded from the study.
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What it tests

  • Volunteer-led physical activity
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Where

2 sites
Frimley Park Hospital
Frimley, United Kingdom
Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury, United Kingdom
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