New exercise program aims to reverse frailty in seniors
NCT ID NCT07643064
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 12-week program that combines exercise with a full health assessment for frail adults aged 70 and older. The goal is to improve strength, balance, and independence while reducing falls. Researchers will compare the program to standard care in 200 participants from primary care settings.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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70 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adults aged 70 years or older. * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent. * Medical clearance to participate in low-to-moderate intensity physical exercise. * Presence of frailty or pre-frailty defined by meeting at least two of the following criteria: * Functional independence sufficient to participate in the intervention (Barthel Index \>80. * FRAIL Scale score ≥ 1. * Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score \< 10. * Gait speed \< 0.8 m/s. * Timed Up and Go (TUG) test \> 12 seconds. * Registered at one of the participating primary care centers. Exclusion Criteria: * Absolute contraindications to physical exercise, including recent acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, severe uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, or severe uncorrected aortic stenosis. * Severe cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of study procedures or exercise instructions. * Severe psychiatric disorders interfering with participation. * Absence of a legally authorized representative when required. * Severe uncontrolled behavioral disturbances. * Any acute or chronic medical condition considered by the investigators to make participation unsafe. Discontinuation Criteria: * Failure to attend the initial mandatory health education workshop. * Attendance at fewer than 6 of the 12 scheduled supervised exercise sessions. * Development of an acute medical condition that results in a temporary or permanent contraindication to physical activity. * Participant withdrawal of informed consent.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centro de Salud Tacoronte
RECRUITINGTacoronte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38350, Spain
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