The Role of Mind Body Therapy in Geriatric Rehabilitation
The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified January 2010 by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
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Sponsor:
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
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Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01057056
First received: January 26, 2010
Last updated: February 4, 2010
Last verified: January 2010
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Purpose
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
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
|
Elderly Treatment |
Other: mind-body intervention |
Phase 1 Phase 2 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Primary Purpose: Supportive Care |
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Well-being: Short Form-36 (SF-36), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Study Start Date: | January 2010 |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
|
No Intervention: control group
control group - receiving standard treatment
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Other: mind-body intervention
multi-disciplinary mind-body intervention including: breathing techniques, guided imagery, meditation, touch therapy
|
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
- severe unstable chronic illness (e.g., congestive heart failure, chronic renal failure, cancer).
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| Responsible Party: | Dr. Yaffa Lerman, Director ,Geriatrics Division. Dr Shahar Lev-ari, Acting manager; complementary medicine unit, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01057056 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | TASMC-09-YL-0488-CTIL, 0488-09-TLV |
| Study First Received: | January 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated: | February 4, 2010 |
| Health Authority: | Israel: Ministry of Health |
Keywords provided by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center:
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patients in a sub-acute geriatric rehabilitation department |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013