Exercise program to improve frailty and physical function in the elderly

The Effectiveness of a VIVIFRAIL Program in Improving the Frailty and Physical Function in the Elderly

This study is testing a home exercise program for older adults who are frail or at risk of becoming frail to see if it helps them feel stronger and improve their daily activities.

Quick facts

• Phase: NA
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 200 (estimated)
• Ages: 65 Years and up
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (other)
• Locations: 1 site (Hualien City)
• Trial ID: NCT05935319 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This program aims to enhance the physical and cognitive functions of elderly individuals through a structured exercise regimen known as the Vivifrail program. Participants aged 65 and older, who are pre-frail or frail, will engage in a family-based exercise routine that includes resistance, strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance training. The program is designed to be performed at home for 12 weeks, with sessions lasting 45-60 minutes, five days a week. The goal is to prevent disability and improve the overall quality of life for older adults.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are individuals aged 65 and older who are assessed as pre-frail or frail.

Not a fit: Patients who are seriously ill, terminally ill, or unable to participate in physical activities will not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the physical capabilities and quality of life for frail elderly patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that exercise interventions can effectively improve physical function and reduce frailty in elderly populations.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≧65 years old and above.
2. Pre-frail and frail cases assessed by Frail Fried's frail phenotype.
3. Clear consciousness, willing to accept interviewers, able to communicate in Chinese and Taiwanese.
4. Those who can cooperate with physical activities and have ADL ≥ 60 points.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those who cannot cooperate with the interventional care plan.
2. Elderly who are seriously ill or terminally ill.
3. People living in institutions.
4. Incompatibility and exclusion: acute myocardial infarction or recent unstable angina, poorly controlled atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, dissected aortic aneurysm, severe aortic stenosis, endocarditis/acute cardiac Capsulitis, uncontrolled hypertension, acute thromboembolism, acute or severe heart failure, acute or severe respiratory failure, uncontrolled postural hypotension, acute incompensated diabetes mellitus, or uncontrolled hypoglycemia, past month There is a fracture (muscle strength training).

Where this trial is running

Hualien City

• WangJiaJie — Hualien City, Taiwan (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Xin-en Huang — Host
• Study coordinator: JiaJie Wang

Conditions: Frailty, Physical Activity, Cognitive Function