Can exercise and protein shakes help frail seniors recover?

NCT ID NCT05906446

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hebrew SeniorLife Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a program combining personalized exercise sessions and protein supplements is practical for older adults recovering in skilled nursing facilities after a hospital stay. Fifty participants aged 65 and older with mild frailty or worse were enrolled. The main goal was to see how many eligible patients joined and how many stuck with the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise and protein supplement
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help older adults regain strength and mobility after a hospital stay, potentially reducing frailty.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention requires daily effort and may be hard for some to maintain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FRAILTY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States

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