NCT01057056

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

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2010

Completed
25 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 26, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 27, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

February 5, 2010

Status Verified

January 1, 2010

First QC Date

January 26, 2010

Last Update Submit

February 4, 2010

Conditions

ElderlyTreatment

Keywords

patients in a sub-acute geriatric rehabilitation department

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Well-being: Short Form-36 (SF-36), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Study Arms (1)

control group

NO INTERVENTION

control group - receiving standard treatment

Other: mind-body intervention

Interventions

mind-body interventionOTHER

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

control group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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.

You may not qualify if:

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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 26, 2010

First Posted

January 27, 2010

Study Start

January 1, 2010

Last Updated

February 5, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-01