Simple exercise program shows promise for frail elderly in care homes
NCT ID NCT06975449
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-week exercise program called Vivifrail in 80 elderly residents of long-term care facilities. Participants did physical training five times a week for about an hour. Researchers measured changes in physical performance, fall risk, grip strength, and overall function. The goal was to see if graded exercise can help frail older adults maintain independence and reduce falls.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multicomponent physical exercise program (Vivifrail)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help frail older adults stay stronger, move better, and reduce falls.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly people. Exercise programs can be hard to stick with, and benefits may fade after the program ends.
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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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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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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70 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥70, resident in LTC center, ambulatory, physician-cleared for training Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions listed in Vivifrail exclusion criteria (e.g., acute MI, unstable angina, recent fractures, uncontrolled hypertension, etc.)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University
Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
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