Aging, Frailty, Physical Inactivity
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Vivifrail multicomponent physical exercise program among elderly residents with different levels of frailty in long-term care centers. A 12-week intervention will be conducted in randomly assigned experimental and control groups. Outcomes include physical performance, fall risk, grip strength, calf circumference, and ICOPE function.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMulticomponent Physical Exercise Program (Vivifrail)
Vivifrail physical training, 5 times/week, 50-60 minutes/session for 12 weeks
Sponsors
China Medical University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
70 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age ≥70, resident in LTC center, ambulatory, physician-cleared for training
Exclusion criteria
* Conditions listed in Vivifrail
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SPPB Score change at Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 | SPPB Score change at Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 | SPPB Score change at Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 |
| Fall risk assessment (TUG, gait speed, number of falls) at Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 | Fall risk assessment (TUG, gait speed, number of falls) at Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 | Fall risk assessment (TUG, gait speed, number of falls) at Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ICOPE function assessment at Weeks 0, 12, 24 | ICOPE function assessment at Weeks 0, 12, 24 | ICOPE function assessment at Weeks 0, 12, 24 |
| Grip strength (hand dynamometer) at Weeks 0, 12, 24 | Grip strength (hand dynamometer) at Weeks 0, 12, 24 | Grip strength (hand dynamometer) at Weeks 0, 12, 24 |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed