Help us improve rehabilitation care for older Australians.

More than 700 participants and professionals will contribute to this important research, helping to shape the future of rehabilitation care in Australia.  

NeuRA is leading an exciting clinical trial, in partnership with hospitals across Sydney and Melbourne. The trial aims to evaluate an innovative, home-based digital rehabilitation program for people over 50 years and over, who have experienced an acute health event.   The program is designed to support recovery and improve physical function, quality of life, emotional well-being, and healthcare use.  

Participants in the study will use a specially designed app to access tailored exercise, education, surveys and track their physical activity alongside their usual rehabilitation. 

In addition, the study will gather feedback from healthcare professionals involved in rehabilitation delivery. This will help evaluate the program’s feasibility and acceptability of implementing digital tools in clinical settings. Their insights will help guide future strategies and improve integration into standard care pathways. 

Eligibility criteria — participant group

You may be eligible if you are:

• Aged 50 years and over
• English-speaking
• Living in the community
• In need of rehabilitation services for your lower body (e.g. hips or legs) function
• Willing to give written informed consent and participate in the study.

Eligibility criteria — healthcare professional group

You may be eligible if you are:

• Involved in the support and/​or care of people aged 50 years and over in a rehabilitation setting
• English-speaking
• Employed at one of our study sites (South Eastern Sydney LHD, South Western Sydney LHD, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Western Health, Austin Health, Eastern Health) 
• Willing to give written informed consent and participate in the study.

Contact us

If you require further information regarding this study or would like to participate, please email delbaere-​recruitment@​neura.​edu.​au, or leave a voice message on (02) 9399 1083.

This research is being funded by 2023 MRFF — Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant Proposal.