Can a new counseling approach get frail seniors moving more?
NCT ID NCT06894914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new physical activity counseling method for older adults with early frailty. Researchers will compare it to the current approach used by physiotherapists. The goal is to see if the new method helps patients spend more time in moderate or vigorous activity each day. The study involves 20 participants and includes interviews to refine the approach.
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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 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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Up to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Physiotherapists: Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible PTs are those who self-report at least 40% of their caseload is working with older adults and practice in the in the Greater Vancouver Area. In addition, they are willing to: 1. participate in online training for the assigned physical activity counselling strategy 2. be randomised to one of the counselling groups. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not meet the Inclusion Criteria Older adults: Inclusion Criteria: 1. are age \> 65 years 2. live in the community 3. have 1 or 2 of the deficits in the CHS index 4. have \> 1 chronic conditions 5. are able to walk 3 metres with or without an assistive device 6. have a Mini-Mental State Examination score \> 24/30 7. do not have a diagnosed psychiatric condition (e.g., depression) 8. understand, speak and read English proficiently 9. are willing to have their physiotherapy sessions audio-recorded 10. are able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not meet the Inclusion Criteria
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Locations
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Arthritis Research Canada
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 3P2, Canada
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