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Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Exercise Intervention Versus Usual Care in Improving Physical Activity Levels and Health Outcomes Among Hospitalized Older Adults in China: A Multicenter, Investigator-Initiated, Superiority, Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial

Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Exercise Intervention Versus Usual Care in Improving Physical Activity Levels and Health Outcomes Among Hospitalized Older Adults in China: A Multicenter, Investigator-Initiated, Superiority, Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500106584
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-07-25
Start date
2025-08-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Physical activity group:Individualized, multicomponent exercise intervention during hospitalization
Usual care group:Exercise and health education provided during usual care

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Hospitalized older adults aged >=65 years 2. Older adults who do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity according to the guidelines: (1) Unable to achieve >=150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week in daily life (2) Unable to perform multicomponent exercises (including resistance, balance, and flexibility training) at least 2 days per week in daily life 3. Expected length of hospital stay >3 days.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Older adults who are unable to walk independently for 100 meters (use of canes or walkers is allowed) 2. Those with communication barriers due to hearing, speech, or cognitive impairments 3. Presence of cardiovascular conditions or musculoskeletal disorders that limit physical activity as identified by the PAR-Q questionnaire 4. Older adults with severe pulmonary diseases requiring daily oxygen therapy 5. Uncontrolled psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) 6. Terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than 6 months 7. Presence of other clinical conditions deemed unsuitable for participation by a physician 8. Older adults over 80 years old who live alone

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The proportion of participants who achieved at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week and engaged in multicomponent exercises (including resistance, balance, and flexibility training) on at least 2 days per week.;Pain status;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fried scale score;Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) score;Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) score;Physical activity level based on International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ);The proportion of participants who performed multicomponent exercise on at least 3 days per week.;The proportion of participants who performed resistance training at least 2 days per week;The proportion of participants who performed flexibility training at least 2 days per week;The proportion of participants who performed balance training at least 2 days per week;EuroQol Five Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) score;Fall status;Grip strength;Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB) Score;Activity of Daily Living Scale score;Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale score;Healthcare resource utilization and readmission rates;Sleep status;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Qin

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

zhangqin1978@zju.edu.cn+86 137 5826 4260

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026