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Volunteer-driven Walking Program for Deconditioning (WalkMORE Trial)
WalkMORE Trial Summary
This trial is testing a program that uses volunteers to help patients walk more while they are in the hospital. The hope is that this will help patients avoid some of the negative consequences of being in the hospital, like losing muscle mass or strength.
WalkMORE Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowWalkMORE Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.WalkMORE Trial Design
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- You have a difficulty communicating because of hearing or vision problems or you don't speak the language used in the study.You have a medical condition that makes it unsafe for you to participate in the study.I am willing and able to give informed consent.I can walk on my own or with help from things like canes or walkers.I was unable to walk by myself when I was admitted.I am currently receiving physiotherapy from an LHSC inpatient therapist.I am older than 18 years.I am mentally capable of participating.
- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: WalkMORE group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is enrollment for this research project still open?
"The details posted on clinicaltrials.gov reveal that this medical study is not currently seeking participants and was last updated in October 2021, following its initial publication from May 2019. However, 147 other trials are still actively looking for volunteers to join their cause."
What is the main goal of this medical trial?
"The primary metric over the 30 day post-randomization period to track is rehospitalisation rate. Additionally, timed up and go tests will be conducted to measure the de-conditioning between study arms as well as a composite of readmissions/ER visits due to falls after discharge. Finally, patient performance in activities of daily living will be measured with Barthel Index which ranges from 0 (lowest) - 100 (highest)."
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