The Role of Mind Body Therapy in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01057056

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2010-01-27

Start date

2010-01-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2010-02-05

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Conditions

Elderly, Treatment

Keywords

patients in a sub-acute geriatric rehabilitation department

Brief summary

Background: The main goal of geriatric rehabilitation reconditioning following an acute illness is rapid restoration of normal activity. Key elements are pain control, restoration of bowel functions, sleep, appetite and general well-being, along side the physical activity. Objective: To assess the effect of mind-body intervention as an adjunct to medical and physical rehabilitation in geriatric patients. Design: Prospective study Setting: University affiliated large city general hospital

Interventions

OTHERmind-body intervention

multi-disciplinary mind-body intervention including: breathing techniques, guided imagery, meditation, touch therapy

Study design

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

* suitable candidates had to be aged 18 years or older * treated in the Geriatric Rehabilitation Department in the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (TASMC) and * were willing and able to complete the study protocol.

Exclusion criteria

* severe unstable chronic illness (e.g., congestive heart failure, chronic renal failure, cancer).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Well-being: Short Form-36 (SF-36), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)	—

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026