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Personalized exercise prescriptions aim to keep frail seniors on their feet

NCT ID NCT07787663

Prevention Sponsor: Université du Québec a Montréal Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a tool called PACE can help doctors prescribe specific, tailored physical activity programs for frail older adults. The goal is to prevent declines in physical function and independence. Participants will follow a daily exercise plan for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable the program is in a real-world clinic setting.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tailored physical activity programs (PACE tool) with 35 exercise plans and walking goals, prescribed daily for 12 weeks.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical way for doctors to prescribe personalized exercise that helps frail older adults maintain independence and reduce caregiver burden.
What could go wrong
This is a feasibility study, so it focuses on whether the program can be implemented, not on proving health benefits. Results may not show significant physical improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

162 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2021

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * being followed in an outpatient geriatric clinic * Aged 60 years and older, with or without an informal caregiver * Have the cognitive capacity to provide informed consent; * Have no contraindications to physical activity; * Are not currently receiving rehabilitation services; * Are able to communicate, read, and understand French or English; Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

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Frailty Sarcopenia

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Frailty Sarcopenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UQAM

    Montreal, Quebec, H3P 3C8, Canada

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