Can a 6-Month class turn back frailty? a trial tests In-Person, online, and hybrid learning
NCT ID NCT07738393
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a 6-month healthy-aging education program—offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format—can reduce frailty in adults aged 65 and older who are pre-frail or frail. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the three education formats or to usual care. The program covers physical activity, nutrition, mental and emotional well-being, and social connection. Researchers will measure changes in frailty at 6 and 12 months, and also look at costs, quality of life, and biological markers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A 6-month healthy-aging education program delivered in person, online, or in a hybrid format, covering physical activity, nutrition, cognitive and emotional well-being, and social connection.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a practical, low-cost way to help older adults with frailty maintain independence and improve quality of life, potentially reducing healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and the program's success may depend on delivery format and participant engagement. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the educational content's long-term impact remains uncertain.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Cádiz
Puerto Real, Cádiz, 11519, Spain
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