Accuracy Activity Monitors for Inhospital Activity Monitoring of Geriatric Patients

NCT04865627 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: S64932
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The focus of this study will be to determine the accuracy of the MOX, the Axivity and Fitbit, Empatica and Chill+ activity monitors (with both custom-made and available algorithms) for the classification of lying, sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs in hospitalized older people in Acute Care for the elderly (ACE) and geriatric rehabilitation units. In addition, the feasibility of the use of the activity monitors as a measurement tool in daily practice during hospitalization in the geriatric department will be investigated.

Conditions

Hip Fractures; Stroke; Abdominal Injury

Keywords

geriatric inhospital rehabilitation; elderly; activity monitors

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• accuracy of the activity monitors compared to the observation

  accuracy of the activity monitors during the observation moment, second by second

  30 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• usability of an activity monitor in daily practice on the ward

  one week

Study Arms (2)

independent walking with walking aid

the participant is able to walk with a walking aid and does not need further assistance.

Device: activity monitor

dependent walking with walking aid

the participant is able to walk with assistance and a walking aid

Device: activity monitor

Interventions

activity monitor DEVICE

Both groups will wear three different activity monitors for one week. There is one observation moment which consists of four minutes lying, sitting, standing, walking and taking stairs. Participants will be filmed during this moment.

Also known as: accelerometer, activity sensor

dependent walking with walking aid; independent walking with walking aid

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 70 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Participant are admitted to a geriatric ward in UZ Leuven, Belgium and use a walkingaid.

You may qualify if:

• admitted to the rehabilitation or acute ward of UZ Leuven
• walking with the use of a walkingaid
• a signed informed consent form
• an expected stay of at least 7 days

You may not qualify if:

• medically unstable

Sponsors & Collaborators

• KU Leuven: lead
• Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven

Leuven, 3000, Belgium

Location

Related Publications (1)

• van Dijk M, Bijnens W, Van Driessche C, Van Meerbeek T, Allegaert P, Van Cleynenbreugel H, Verschueren S, Verheyden G, Tournoy J, Flamaing J. Accuracy of an Activity Monitor in Assessing Physical Activity of Hospitalized Geriatric Rehabilitation Patients With Slow Walking Speed Using a Walking Aid. J Aging Phys Act. 2024 Nov 20;33(3):243-250. doi: 10.1123/japa.2023-0319. Print 2025 Jun 1.

  PMID: 39566489 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hip Fractures; Stroke; Abdominal Injuries

Interventions

Fitness Trackers

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Femoral Fractures; Fractures, Bone; Wounds and Injuries; Hip Injuries; Leg Injuries; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Equipment; Equipment and Supplies; Wearable Electronic Devices; Electrical Equipment and Supplies

Study Officials

• Johan Flamaing, MD, PhD

  UZ Leuven, KU Leuven

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 21, 2021
• First Posted: April 29, 2021
• Study Start: March 22, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2022
• Study Completion: May 1, 2022
• Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

BE (1)