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Volunteer-driven Walking Program for Deconditioning (WalkMORE Trial)
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Research Sponsored by Lawson Health Research Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Capable and appropriate for independent ambulation (with or without gait aids) as determined daily by the health care team
Age >18 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 30 days after randomization
Awards & highlights
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.
Who is the study for?
The WalkMORE trial is for adults over 18 who are expected to stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours, can walk on their own (with or without aids), and are mentally fit to participate. It's not for those who can't consent, have communication issues, were immobile before admission, have conditions making walking unsafe, or are already getting physiotherapy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This study tests a program where trained volunteers help hospitalized patients walk more to prevent muscle loss and weakness due to inactivity. The goal is to see if this leads to fewer falls, shorter hospital stays, less rehospitalization, and better patient experiences.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves walking with assistance rather than medication or surgery, side effects may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as fatigue or minor injuries but will largely depend on individual health status.
WalkMORE Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I can walk on my own or with help from things like canes or walkers.
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I am older than 18 years.
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I am mentally capable of participating.
WalkMORE Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 30 days after randomization
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~30 days after randomization
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Presentation to emergency department
Prolonged index hospital admission
Re-hospitalization
Secondary outcome measures
Barthel Index
Deconditioning
EQ-5D
+5 moreWalkMORE Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Patients receive no intervention
Group II: WalkMORE groupActive Control1 Intervention
Patients will be randomized via REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture), a secure, centralized web-based randomization module to:
Standard of care; or
WalkMORE Ambulation program + Standard of care. Patients will ambulate with a trained WalkMORE volunteer two times per day; once in the morning (0900-1200hrs) and once in the afternoon (1300-1700hrs), Monday- Friday, until hospital discharge. Patients randomized to the WalkMORE intervention will be assessed daily by the Research Coordinator to ensure patients remain fit for independent ambulation. The duration of each walking session will be determined daily by the RC and the medical team.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Lawson Health Research InstituteLead Sponsor
656 Previous Clinical Trials
412,628 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- 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.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: WalkMORE group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
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."
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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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