NCT06731712

Targeted Physical Function Exercises on Frailty and Falls Management in Pre-Frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Targeted Physical Function Exercises on Frailty and Falls Management in Pre-Frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 121 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hellenic Mediterranean University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of targeted physical function exercises on frailty and falls in community-dwelling adults over 65 years of age. Participants will be randomized to an intervention and a control group to undergo an 18-month assessment. The hypothesis of this study is to investigate the impact of targeted physical function exercises on managing frailty status and concerns about falling among pre-frail older adults. By implementing individualized intervention programs tailored to improve strength, balance, and mobility, the investigators aim to enhance physical function and reduce the risk of frailty-related adverse health outcomes. The investigators seek to empower pre-frail older adults to proactively manage their health, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life as they age.

Conditions

• Frailty Syndrome
• Pre-frail Older Adults

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Physical Function Exercises	Physical function interventions included strength, balance, and mobility exercises. More specifically, the exercises include progressively increasing intensity strengthening exercises with a resistance band for the following muscle groups: hip abductor and extensor muscles, knee flexor and extensor muscles, and shoulder abductor and external rotator muscles. Other exercises consist of standing calf raises, squats, bridges, and push-ups. Additionally, functional exercises include heel-to-toe standing or walking, single-leg standing, stepping over obstacles, bending down, and lifting an object with feet together.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-12-15
• Primary completion: 2024-06-15
• Completion: 2024-06-15
• First posted: 2024-12-12
• Last updated: 2024-12-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Greece