Old AgeNCT05037084
Activity and Health in Nursing Homes
An observational study of Old Age and Frailty, run by Norwegian University of Science and Technology at 1 site in Norway.
Trial summary
There is expected to be an increased need for full time nursing homes as the increase in number of older adults increases and the rate of dementia diagnosis happens simultaneous with the decrees of healthcare personnel the years to come. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- How many people
- 1,123 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNorway
- Study dates
- 30 Aug 2021to 31 May 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Study population: All residents living full time in nursing homes. These are often frail older adults with reduced physical function, high number of medications and comorbidities.
Who may be able to join
- All residents in nursing homes in Trondheim Municipality.
Who cannot join
- Terminal residents or residents that can not stand or walk a few steps independently.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Association Between Physical Behavior, Sleep and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Nursing Homes
There is expected to be an increased need for full time nursing homes as the increase in number of older adults increases and the rate of dementia diagnosis happens simultaneous with the decrees of healthcare personnel the years to come. A lift in knowledge is needed to provide a better and more efficient healthcare to be better equipped to meet this societal challenge. Physical activity and sleep are important indicators of health, but also on effect of treatment and care for this frail population. Comprehensive mapping of personnel time spent on different tasks and older adults' physical function throughout a week gives a unique opportunity to gain new knowledge about everyday life in nursing homes. The main aim of this project is to describe associations between physical behavior, sleep and symptoms in residents in nursing homes in Trondheim Municipality and combine these with personnel time spent on different working tasks.
- Being tested
- no intervention
- Keywords
- Nursing home, Physical activity
- Medical subject headings
- Frailty, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
no interventionOther
no intervention
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Axivity accelerometer
Activity monitoring
Measured: 7 days
Somnofy sleepmonitor
Sleep monitoring
Measured: 7 days
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Measurement of physical function
Measured: Baseline
Secondary outcomes (3)
Time register
Time used on different tasks during the work day
Measured: 7 days
Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)
provide a brief assessment of neuropsychiatric symptomatology in routine clinical practice settings
Measured: Baseline
Dementia Staging Instrument (CDR)
characterize six domains of cognitive and functional performance applicable to Alzheimer disease and related dementias
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Sep 2021
- Study start30 Aug 2021
- Primary completion31 May 2022
- Study completion31 May 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Old AgeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 1,123 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Trondheim Kommune
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ingrid Olsen, Study chair, Trondheim Kommune
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05037084
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 157470
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2021
- Last updated
- 18 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Association Between Physical Behavior, Sleep and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Nursing Homes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05037084
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 157470
- Keywords
- Nursing home, Physical activity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,123 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Trondheim Kommune
- Study start
- 30 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
There is expected to be an increased need for full time nursing homes as the increase in number of older adults increases and the rate of dementia diagnosis happens simultaneous with the decrees of healthcare personnel the years to come. A lift in knowledge is needed to provide a better and more efficient healthcare to be better equipped to meet this societal challenge. Physical activity and sleep are important indicators of health, but also on effect of treatment and care for this frail population. Comprehensive mapping of personnel time spent on different tasks and older adults' physical function throughout a week gives a unique opportunity to gain new knowledge about everyday life in nursing homes. The main aim of this project is to describe associations between physical behavior, sleep and symptoms in residents in nursing homes in Trondheim Municipality and combine these with personnel time spent on different working tasks.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- All residents living full time in nursing homes. These are often frail older adults with reduced physical function, high number of medications and comorbidities.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All residents in nursing homes in Trondheim Municipality.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Terminal residents or residents that can not stand or walk a few steps independently.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| no interventionno intervention | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Axivity accelerometer
Time frame: 7 days
Activity monitoring
Somnofy sleepmonitor
Time frame: 7 days
Sleep monitoring
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Time frame: Baseline
Measurement of physical function
3 secondary outcomes
Time register
Time frame: 7 days
Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)
Time frame: Baseline
Dementia Staging Instrument (CDR)
Time frame: Baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Jun 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ingrid Olsen study chair
Trondheim Kommune
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Old Age and Frailty, run by Norwegian University of Science and Technology at 1 site in Norway.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Norway. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Axivity accelerometer (time frame: 7 days). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jun 2025.