Improving frailty in nursing home residents through exercise and resistance training

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 study evaluates the combined effects of exergaming and resistance training on frailty among nursing home residents. Frailty, a common geriatric condition, increases vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, and is often exacerbated by factors like sarcopenia and cognitive impairment. Participants will engage in structured exercise programs designed to enhance muscle strength, mobility, and cognitive function. The study aims to determine if these interventions can significantly improve the overall health and well-being of frail elderly individuals.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* living in a nursing home
* fulfilled 1, 2 or 3 Fried Criteria of frailty
* score ≥7 of 10 on the Chinese version of the Abbreviated Mental Test
* able to follow the instructions of assessment and intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

* involved in any drug or other clinical trials
* having any additional medical conditions (such as epilepsy)
* unable to walk independently without the use of walking aids
* having any other conditions that will hinder the assessment and intervention (e.g.,visual/audio impairment could not be corrected by glasses/hearing aids etc).

Where it's running

• Jockey club Institute of Health
  Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Liu Tai Wa, PhD
• Email: twliu@hkmu.edu.hk
• Phone: 00852 39708714

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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.