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Hospital exercise program may keep seniors on their feet

NCT ID NCT06682598

Symptom relief Sponsor: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a daily program of strength, balance, and walking exercises could help older adults (70+) maintain their physical and mental abilities while in the hospital. 47 participants were split into two groups: one did the exercises each day, and the other received usual care. Researchers measured their function and thinking skills at the start and end of their stay, and checked in 3, 6, and 12 months later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
multicomponent physical exercise program (strength, balance, and walking exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help older adults stay stronger and sharper while in the hospital.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 47 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may be too challenging for some patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

47 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

70 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 70 years or older; * Capable of ambulating independently or with assistance; * Pre-hospitalization Barthel Index ≥ 60; * Does not have a terminal illness; * Able to participate in the testing procedures and the multicomponent training program, as determined by the physician; * Capable of providing informed consent for participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Duration of hospitalization \< 3 days; * Lack of willingness to complete the phases of the project; * Complications related to disease progression or intervention.

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction Motor Activity

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Cognitive decline Dynapenia Functional disability

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Escola de Educação Física Fisioterapia e Dança - UFRGS

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90690-200, Brazil

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