Physical activity in geriatric patients during early rehabilitation

Physical activity in geriatric patients during early rehabilitation - PAGER

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00016028

Enrollment

150

Registered

2019-01-29

Start date

2019-01-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Acutely hospitalized geriatric patients

Interventions

Group 1: Physical activity of acutely hospitalized geriatric patients with and without cognitive impairment will be assessed during early rehabilitation using an activity monitor (uSense).

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - patients receiving early rehabilitation treatment - written informed consent within the first 72 hours after hospital admission - ability to walk 4 meters with walking aid - = 65 years - Mini-Mental State Examination score = 10 points

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - delirium - severe somatic or psychiatric disorders - lack of knowlegde of the German language - isolation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Physical activity measured using an accelerometer-based body-fixed sensor (uSense)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Life-space mobility	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactPatrick Heldmann

Netzwork Aging Research, Heidelberg University

heldmann@nar.uni-heidelberg.de+ 49 6221 319 1760

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 24, 2026