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Can Twice-Weekly exercise keep nursing home residents from losing weight?

NCT ID NCT07831733

NEW Prevention Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers are studying whether regular physical activity can prevent weight loss and improve appetite in older adults living in nursing homes. The trial includes about 596 residents aged 65 and older who can walk a short distance. Some participants join a six-month exercise program with twice-weekly sessions tailored to their abilities, while others are observed with activity trackers. The team measures changes in body weight, appetite scores, and food intake over six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a tailored physical activity program
What this could lead to
If it works, nursing homes could add simple seated or standing exercise sessions to help residents keep their appetite and weight.
What could go wrong
This is an early study in frail older adults, and exercise may not be enough to overcome appetite loss caused by aging, illness, or medications. Some participants may find the sessions tiring or hard to attend regularly.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 596 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: For both the observational and interventional parts: * Be a resident in a nursing home (EHPAD). * Be affiliated with the social security system. * Be aged 65 years or older. * Have a GIR score \> 2. * Be able to walk 4 meters (with a walking aid if necessary, but without human assistance). * Provide written consent For the interventional part only: \- Be able to understand instructions for performing the exercises. Exclusion Criteria: For both the observational and interventional parts: * Unstable cardiovascular disease or any other health condition contraindicating physical exercise. * End-of-life situation identified in the medical record. * Planned relocation to another facility during the 6-month follow-up period. * To be under legal protection or guardianship

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anorexia Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anorexia of aging Appetite loss in aging

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Locations

  • University Hospital

    Toulouse, 31 059, France

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