Exercise program aims to reverse frailty in seniors with diabetes
NCT ID NCT07506278
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-month exercise program called Vivifrail could improve physical function, thinking skills, and quality of life in 80 older adults (ages 60-80) with type 2 diabetes and frailty. Participants exercised three times a week, with increasing intensity over 24 weeks. Researchers measured handgrip strength, walking speed, balance, and daily living activities at the start, 3 months, and 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vivifrail exercise program (multi-component physical training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a structured exercise program helps older adults with type 2 diabetes and frailty move better, think clearer, and feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits can vary, and the study does not test long-term effects or hard outcomes like hospital stays.
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Locations
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Phu Tho Province General Hospital
Viet Tri, Phu Tho, 35100, Vietnam