Chair-bound exercise program for older adults in nursing homes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot randomized controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of chair-bound exergaming on improving physical and cognitive function in pre-frail and frail nursing home residents. Thirty eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will engage in a supervised chair-bound exercise program for 12 weeks, or a wait list control group that will receive the same program after a post-assessment. The study aims to explore not only the physical benefits but also the enjoyment of physical activity among participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* older adults aged 60 years or older living in the nursing homes;
* pre-frail or frail according to the Fried Frailty Phenotypes;
* ability to understand and execute instructions; and
* ability to sit unassisted on a chair or in a wheelchair.

Exclusion Criteria:

* no controlled medical diagnosed of severe cardiometabolic, respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders;
* any conditions that hinder the participation of intervention and assessment; and
* being involved in any other clinical trials.

Where it's running

• Hiu Kwong (Tak Yue) Nursing Centre
  Kowloon, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bonny YM Wong
• Email: bymwong@hkmu.edu.hk
• Phone: +852 3970-2976

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

• Effects of a Community-based Multicomponent Exercise Program on Frailty and Sarcopenia in Older Adults

  This project tests whether a real-world, community-based exercise program helps older adults stay stronger and less frail.

  Recruiting Universidad de Granada · Granada, Andalusia · NCT07732478

• Improving physical and mental ability to keep older adults independent in Singapore

  This program will test whether regular combined screening and targeted care using apps and clinical referrals helps Singaporean adults aged 60+ stay independent and slow frailty.

  Recruiting Sengkang General Hospital · Singapore · NCT07477561

• Which frailty tool best predicts post-op complications in older adults undergoing surgery

  This study tests several frailty assessments in people 70 and older to see which best predicts postoperative problems.

  Recruiting Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf · Hamburg · NCT06889545

How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.