Assisted Ambulation to Improve Health Outcomes for Older Medical Inpatients (NCT05725928)
Randomized Trial of Assisted Ambulation to Improve Health Outcomes for Older Medical Inpatients
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigator proposes to conduct a randomized trial of supervised ambulation delivered by mobility technician (MT) up to three times daily, including weekends, to hospitalized medical patients. The aims of the study are to compare the short and intermediate-term outcomes of patients randomized to the intervention versus those patients randomized to receive usual care, to identify patients who are most likely to benefit from the intervention and to assess whether the intervention increases or decreases overall costs of an episode of care, including the cost of the MTs, the index hospitalization and the first 30 days post enrollment.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Baystate Medical Center — Springfield, Massachusetts
Age range: 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Mobility technician (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- Baystate Medical Center — Springfield, Massachusetts
- Fairview Hospital — Cleveland, Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic- Main Campus — Cleveland, Ohio
- Marymount Hospital — Garfield Heights, Ohio
- Hillcrest Hospital — Mayfield Heights, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 445-0719
Email: rothbem@ccf.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.