FRAILTY

This study tested a personalized system called SAIF, designed to help older adults reduce their risk of becoming frail. It used virtual support, exercise kiosks with games, and health advice. Researchers compared 105 participants using the SAIF system for 4 months to a group that…

This study tested if a combination of a supervised weight loss and exercise program plus the medication metformin could better improve physical function and reduce frailty in older veterans with obesity. It compared this combined approach to using just the lifestyle program or ju…

This study aimed to find the safest, smallest effective dose of an anesthesia medication (remimazolam) needed to put frail elderly patients to sleep for surgery. Researchers tested 58 patients aged 65+ and used a special breathing monitor to catch early signs of breathing problem…

This pilot study tested a home exercise program designed to help older adults who are starting to feel frail. The goal was to prevent the loss of strength and independence that often happens after a hospital stay. Researchers worked with 40 participants to see if personalized, st…

This small pilot study tested whether a special pre-surgery program is practical for older adults. The program combined physical therapy, nutrition advice, and meditation classes for 3-4 weeks before major surgery. Researchers wanted to see if patients could complete the program …

This study tested whether carefully reducing or stopping blood pressure medication is safe and beneficial for frail older adults living in nursing homes who already have low blood pressure. Over 500 residents were randomly assigned to either have their medications reduced or to c…

This study tested whether a simple home exercise program and protein supplements, alone or combined, could help prevent falls in older adults at risk of muscle loss and frailty. It involved 801 seniors who were already showing some signs of weakness or had experienced a recent fa…

This study tested a comprehensive lifestyle program designed to prevent frailty, muscle loss, and loss of independence in older adults who were at risk. The program combined help with managing health conditions, medication review, diet advice, physical exercise, and social suppor…

This study tested whether a special education program could help prevent and treat frailty in older adults living at home. Researchers compared the program to usual healthcare in 235 people aged 65 and over who were already showing early signs of frailty. The goal was to see if l…

This study tested whether a combined exercise and nutrition program is practical for frail older adults recovering in nursing facilities. Researchers worked with 50 participants aged 65+ who were recently hospitalized. The program included short exercise sessions and protein supp…

This study tested whether adding a special program focused on daily tasks (like dressing and moving around) to standard home health therapy could help frail older adults regain their independence. Researchers compared two groups of patients over 65: one received the new program p…

This study tested whether a video game app called 'Ghostly' could help hospitalized patients rebuild muscle strength. Researchers enrolled 15 people recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or dealing with frailty to see if using the app for leg exercises was practical and helpful. The …

This study tested whether a specific ball game called hemsball could help older men. For eight weeks, 86 men aged 65+ either played hemsball or did not. The results showed that playing hemsball improved their balance, reduced their fear of movement, and lessened signs of frailty.

This small, completed study tested a 10-week program that combined strength training with brain exercises for frail older adults living at home with chronic pain. Researchers wanted to see if this 'dual-task' training was practical and acceptable, and if it could improve frailty,…

This study tested whether using interactive physical therapy tools could help frail older adults recover better after open heart surgery. It involved 153 participants aged 65+ who were in a 20-day rehabilitation program. Researchers measured if the interactive approach improved w…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether combining video game-based exercise (exergaming) with traditional strength training could help improve frailty in nursing home residents. It involved 30 participants who were already showing signs of frailty. The goal was to see if…

This small pilot study tested whether eight home visits from a nurse could help older African American women manage chronic pain and depressive symptoms. The program, called DAPPER, combined counseling and practical support to help participants set personal goals for improving th…

This study aimed to understand how two common sedation drugs affect short-term memory and thinking in adults 65 and older after a colonoscopy. Researchers observed 164 patients, comparing the effects of propofol versus dexmedetomidine. They tested cognitive function before the pr…

This study aimed to check how well two new digital tools measure hand grip strength and muscle fatigue in older adults living at home. Researchers compared these new tools against a standard device in over 400 participants aged 60 and older. The goal was to see if the new tools a…

This study surveyed 47 adults aged 65 and older in France to understand how many use non-medical cannabidiol (CBD) and what they know about it. Researchers wanted to map out usage trends and identify potential knowledge gaps, especially regarding safety and drug interactions in a…

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions impacted the health and well-being of people aged 75 and older, as well as their caregivers. Researchers followed over 1,000 older adults in Spain, analyzing their health records and conducting intervie…

This small study aimed to understand the relationship between gut bacteria and frailty in older adults. It observed 14 seniors who had already completed a 12-month health education program. Researchers analyzed stool samples to see if changes in gut bacteria were linked to change…

This study tested two short questionnaires to see if they could predict which older patients (65+) with digestive cancers would experience severe side effects from chemotherapy. Researchers followed 72 patients to see if their scores on these frailty checklists matched up with wh…

This study followed 211 older adults who were hospitalized with COVID-19 to understand how they recover their mobility and daily function over time. Researchers tracked participants' physical abilities, breathing, and overall health after leaving the hospital. The goal was to gat…

This study aimed to see if a simple pre-surgery frailty test could predict which older patients are most likely to have complications after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers followed 200 patients aged 65 and older, assessing their frailty before their operation and tracking …

This study looked at over 200,000 patients who experienced severe heart shock to understand how being frail affects their chances of survival and recovery. Researchers analyzed hospital records to see if frailty could predict who was more likely to die in the hospital or have lon…

This small pilot study tested whether a group brain-training program, adapted from one used for dementia, is practical and acceptable for stroke survivors. The study involved 10 stroke survivors and their caregivers to see if they could participate and found the program helpful. …

This study looked at whether the balance of muscles around the hip, rather than just overall muscle loss, is linked to different types of hip fractures in older adults. Researchers used CT scans from 79 people aged 60+ who broke their hip in a simple fall. The goal was to underst…