Integrated care program for frail older adults in Barcelona
+ AGIL Barcelona: Integrated Care for Community-Dwelling Frail Older Adults
This study is testing a new exercise program in Barcelona to see if it helps frail older adults get stronger and stay independent longer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 396 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Barcelona and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06836167 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of the +AGIL Barcelona program, which aims to improve physical abilities and delay disability in frail older adults. Participants will engage in up to 10 weekly group exercise sessions led by a physiotherapist, focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance, while also receiving guidance on healthy habits. The study will be conducted in three community health centers in Barcelona, utilizing a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial design to assess the program's adaptability and effectiveness across different neighborhoods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 65 or older who show signs of frailty as determined by the Gérontopôle Frailty Screening Test.
Not a fit: Patients requiring hospital admission or with an estimated life expectancy of less than one year may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the physical performance and overall well-being of frail older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with integrated care approaches for older adults, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * People aged 65 or older * Presenting with suggestive signs of frailty according to the Gérontopôle Frailty Screening Test (GFST). * Agree to participate and sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Requirement for hospital admission or an estimated life expectancy of less than one year.
Where this trial is running
Barcelona and 2 other locations
- Barceloneta - Primary Care Center — Barcelona, Spain (Recruiting)
- Larrad - Primary Care Center — Barcelona, Spain (Recruiting)
- Vila Olimpica - Primary Care Center — Barcelona, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sonia Baro, MD — sbaro@perevirgili.cat
- Study coordinator: Joan Sanabria
- Email: jsanabria@perevirgili.cat
- Phone: 0034-932594000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.