At-home walking test to help recovery after major surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how a simple at-home walking pattern test, done before and after major surgery, relates to how older adults recover. It may help doctors better understand recovery and possibly tailor support after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are age 60 or older and have surgery coming up
- Your surgery is scheduled for at least 7 days after a specific study appointment
- You can walk on your own, with or without a cane or walker
- You have a safe place to walk at home (about 30 feet/roughly a 10-meter hallway)
- Your surgery is not orthopedic, neurological, or heart (cardiac) surgery
- You can speak and read English for study tasks and instructions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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