Effects of a Community-based Multicomponent Exercise Program on Frailty and Sarcopenia in Older Adults
Official title: Effects of a Community-based Multicomponent Physical Exercise Program on Physical Function, Frailty, and Sarcopenia in Older Adults From the Municipality of Santoña: a Quasi-experimental Study.
Run by Universidad de Granada · NCT07732478 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests whether a real-world, community-based exercise program helps older adults stay stronger and less frail.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad de Granada Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Granada, Andalusia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2030 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07732478 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Independent adults aged 65+ living in Santoña who participate in the municipal program and meet the specified functional criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
People with advanced cognitive impairment, certain unstable medical conditions, or those not participating in the municipal program may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a quasi-experimental, single-group study evaluating participants before and after a 36-week cycle of a community exercise program based on the Vivifrail model, delivered by the Santoña Town Council. The focus is on adults aged 65 and older living independently who participate voluntarily, with assessments of physical function, strength, balance, and frailty indicators. No separate control group is used because the program is already provided as a public health service and cannot be withheld. The study analyzes the real-world effectiveness of an ongoing municipal exercise program over four academic years (2026–2030).
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could support improvements in physical function and frailty status for participating older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous controlled trials show benefits of multicomponent exercise for frailty, but this study applies a real-world community setting rather than a controlled environment.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older * Independent, community-dwelling (not institutionalized) * Barthel Index score ≥ 90 points (no significant disability) * Timed Up and Go (TUG) test ≥ 10 seconds * Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score below 12 points (indicating possible frailty) * Fall risk indicated by at least one of the following: one fall in the past year requiring assistance, more than one fall without assistance, TUG \> 20 seconds, or gait speed over 6 meters \> 7.50 seconds * Reduced grip strength: below 27 kg (men) or below 16 kg (women), or more than 15 seconds to complete 5 chair stands * Voluntary signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Terminal illness * Residing in a nursing home * Diagnosed with, or under investigation for, moderate to severe cognitive impairment * Unstable cardiovascular disease * Acute infectious disease * Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic \> 180 mmHg or diastolic \> 110 mmHg) * Uncontrolled diabetes * Advanced organ failure * Disabling musculoskeletal condition
Where it's running
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Faculty of Sports Science
Granada, Andalusia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andrés B. Fernández-Revelles, Sport Science — Universidad de Granada
- Study coordinator: JAVIER Fernández-Ortega, PhD Student, Sports Science
- Email: fernandezortegaj@ugr.es
- Phone: +34 958246635
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.