Staying active during your hospital stay
Treatments studied
This trial tests whether a simple reminder can encourage you to stay active while you are in the hospital. It aims to help older patients maintain their strength and independence during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 50 years old or older.
- You should be a little slower or more tired than before, but able to do most daily activities with some help.
- You must be able to stand up from a chair without help.
- You need to understand instructions and be able to talk with hospital staff.
- Your hospital stay is expected to last at least 5 days.
- You cannot have serious heart or bone problems that make activity unsafe.
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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