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Gamification for Hospital Mobility Improvement (Level Up Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Ryan Greysen, MD, MHS, MA

Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Have an AMPAC (mobility scale) score of greater than or equal to 21 or a Braden mobility sub-scale score of 4.

Admitted to a medicine or cardiology floor in the hospital

Must not have

Does not have daily access to a smartphone compatible with the wearable device and not willing to use a device that the study team can provide

Inpatient AMPAC score of less than 21 or a Braden mobility sub-scale score less than 4 indicating that independent physical activity may not be appropriate for the patient

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up average 35 days

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will use wearable devices and 2-way texting to monitor patients' physical activity during hospitalization, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for hospital patients aged 50 or older with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or obesity. They must be able to consent, have daily access to a smartphone (or use one provided), and not be in another activity study. Their mobility scores should indicate they can safely do physical activities.

What is being tested?

The study tests if adding game-like elements (gamification) to monitoring devices increases patient movement in the hospital. It compares regular guidance with enhanced gamified feedback using wearables and texting, then tracks post-discharge health care use and function.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive interventions like wearable technology and text messaging rather than medications, side effects are minimal but may include discomfort from wearing the device or potential privacy concerns.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can move around well enough on my own.

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I am currently admitted to a hospital's medicine or cardiology department.

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I am 50 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I don't use a smartphone daily and am not willing to use one provided for the study.

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I may need help with moving around due to my low mobility scores.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ average 35 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~average 35 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and average 35 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Change in mean daily step count during hospitalization

Secondary study objectives

30-day acute care utilization

Change in activities of daily living

Change in difficulty with walking

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Gamification InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be recruited during an inpatient stay and given a Fitbit watch that will transmit data to the Way to Health study platform. Intervention patients will receive daily text messages to help them set goals, receive feedback and support on their progress towards daily goals, and receive points for daily goals achieved. Data will continue to be collected for 30 days after discharge.

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will be recruited during an inpatient stay and given a Fitbit watch that will transmit data to the Way to Health study platform. Control participants' steps will be passively monitored. Data will continue to be collected for 30 days after discharge.

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