Implementation of the MOX Activity Monitor in Hospitalized Geriatric Rehabilitation

NCT07124247 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: S70120
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Staying active is essential for healthy aging, but hospitalized older adults in rehabilitation often move very little. This study explores how much physical activity these patients actually get and how it relates to their recovery. Using the MOX activity monitor-a device that accurately tracks walking, standing, and sedentary time-the study aims to better understand daily activity patterns during rehabilitation. Researchers will test the best way to use the MOX monitor, develop a standard protocol for its use, and integrate its data into patients' electronic health records. By comparing MOX activity data with standard measures of physical performance, the study will determine how useful activity monitoring is for tracking recovery in older patients. This could lead to improved care and more personalized rehabilitation plans in the future.

Conditions

Hip Fracture; Stroke; Fraility

Keywords

geriatric patients; geriatric rehabilitation; physiotherapy; activity monitor

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Total minutes of active behaviour (walking/ standing) during one day

  Total minutes active (walking and/or standing) during the day, measured with the MOX activity monitor

  1 year

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Number of bouts of sedentary behaviour during a day

  1 year

• Number of free-living sit-to-stand transitions during a day

  2 year

• Number of stair-climbing activity during a day

  2 years

• Functional balance

  2 years

• Comfortable walking speed

  1 year

Study Arms (1)

Patient

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will be equipped with the MOX activity monitor for one week.

Device: Activity registration for one week with an activity monitor (MOX1)

Interventions

Activity registration for one week with an activity monitor (MOX1) DEVICE

The participants will be equipped with the MOX activity monitor, which will be attached to the thigh. The device is waterproof, allowing participants to shower and swim, and does not require recharging during the study period. The MOX will be attached on the same day as the BBS and Handgrip strength measurements, which will take place on a Friday. The following Monday, the 10mWT will be conducted, thus within the same week that the MOX is attached. The MOX monitor will be worn for one week.

Patient

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Hospitalized on the geriatric rehabilitation ward of UZ Leuven, campus Pellenberg
• years or older
• Signed informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Cognitive impairment making it impossible to understand instructions
• Unable to perform the standard of care physical tests 10mWT, BBS, and handgrip

Sponsors & Collaborators

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

Study Sites (1)

UZ Leuven, campus Pellenberg

Pellenberg, 3212, 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 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hip Fractures; Stroke

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

Central Study Contacts

Margaretha M van Dijk, PhD

CONTACT

00 32 16 332894; margaretha.vandijk@uzleuven.be

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 25, 2025
• First Posted: August 15, 2025
• Study Start: August 8, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

BE (1)