Frail no more? simple exercise and nutrition program shows promise for seniors
NCT ID NCT07418762
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a nurse-led program combining gentle mind-body exercises and nutritional supplements can help frail older adults become stronger and more independent. 48 people aged 65 and older will be split into three groups: one doing only the exercises, one doing exercises plus nutrition, and a control group. The program lasts 8 weeks, with sessions three times a week.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nutritional supplementation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a simple, community-based way to reduce frailty and improve physical function in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the benefits may be modest.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligibility criteria included age ≥65 years, a Frail Scale score of 1-3 (pre-frail) or 4-5 (frail), ability to stand and walk independently without permanent assistive devices, willingness to participate for eight weeks (three sessions per week), and provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria included severe cardiac or respiratory conditions (contraindications to exercise), moderate to severe cognitive impairment (MoCA-Ina), recent stroke or severe musculoskeletal disorders, and known allergies or intolerance to protein supplements.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitas Airlangga
Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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