Personalized training program to prevent disability in frail elderly individuals
Prevenzione Della disabilità Nella Persona Anziana Fragile Attraverso un Innovativo Programma di Allenamento Personalizzato e Multidimensionale
This study is testing a personalized training program to see if it can help frail elderly people stay active and prevent them from becoming disabled.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Milan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milano) |
| Trial ID | NCT06377436 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to implement a customized training program designed to prevent functional decline in frail elderly individuals who are not yet disabled. The study will recruit 80 participants, dividing them into two groups: an experimental group receiving the personalized training and a control group receiving standard care. The program focuses on enhancing intrinsic capacity across five key domains: motricity, sensory competence, vitality, cognitive abilities, and mood status. The goal is to slow down the decline in functional abilities, particularly in the context of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged over 65 who are classified as frail but not yet disabled.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive or motor deficits, neurodegenerative diseases, or dementia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and functional independence of frail elderly individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using personalized training programs to improve outcomes in frail elderly populations, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 65 years, * Fraiity index borderline based on the Searle scale (Searle et al.2008); * Acceptance Agreement to take part in the study and signing of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive or motor deficits that make the patient unable to understand/fill out an informed consent or ambulate independently; * Neurodegenerative disease affecting locomotor or sensorial system; * Dementia
Where this trial is running
Milano
- Gabriella CERRI — Milano, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gabriella GC CERRI, Full Professor
- Email: gabriella.cerri@unimi.it
- Phone: +393402527675
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.