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Official title Effect of an Exercise Program for Frail Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05946109
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Despite the high level of evidence for physical activity as a countermeasure for frailty, the current Flemish standard of care does not include structural PA interventions for community-dwelling frail older adults. One barrier for this, is the high cost of supervised physical activity programmes.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 70 and older
You may be able to join if
- \>70 years adults
- Frail according to the frailty phenotype of Fried, defining frailty as the presence of 3 or more of the following 5 criteria: unintentional weight...
You likely can't join if
- life expectancy less than 12 months by any cause
- oncologic participants with active treatment
- treatment with exercise therapy in the preceding 6 months
- any contra-indication for exercise therapy as established by the treating physician/family practitioner
- cognitive impairment (unable to understand the test instructions and/or Mini Mental State Examination score \<23/30)
- unable to understand the Dutch language
See the full eligibility criteria
- \>70 years adults
- Frail according to the frailty phenotype of Fried, defining frailty as the presence of 3 or more of the following 5 criteria: unintentional weight loss, weakness, exhaustion (low energy level), slowness (slow gait) and...
- life expectancy less than 12 months by any cause
- oncologic participants with active treatment
- treatment with exercise therapy in the preceding 6 months
- any contra-indication for exercise therapy as established by the treating physician/family practitioner
- cognitive impairment (unable to understand the test instructions and/or Mini Mental State Examination score \<23/30)
- unable to understand the Dutch language
- diagnosed with Parkinson or Multiple Sclerosis
- having had a stroke in the preceding 6 months" to the registry
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 70 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.