Integrated care program for frail older adults in Barcelona
Official title: + AGIL Barcelona: Integrated Care for Community-Dwelling Frail Older Adults
Run by Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili · NCT06836167 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 396 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Barcelona and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06836167 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients requiring hospital admission or with an estimated life expectancy of less than one year may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown success with integrated care approaches for older adults, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this trial.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.