Aging
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, paired, single-blind clinical trial. The participants will be elderly individuals, both men and women, aged over 60 years. After the initial assessment, they will be
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Sponsors
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Fundação de Assistência Social e Cidadania- FASC
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older adults. Both genders. Aged 60 years or older. Regular attendance at the meetings of older adults’ groups supported by the Foundation for Social Assistance and Citizenship. No severe visual, auditory, or cognitive impairments that would prevent the safe performance of the proposed assessments or exercises
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants with scheduled surgeries or medical procedures within the next eight months that would interfere with participation in the exercise program. Participants who, despite meeting eligibility criteria, are unable to remain seated without support for at least 10 minutes during the functional assessment. Participants who, during cognitive assessment, demonstrate an inability to comprehend or respond to verbal commands. History of acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the past 6 months. Report of uncontrolled atrial or ventricular arrhythmias within the past 30 days. Presence of dissecting aortic aneurysm. Severe aortic stenosis. Acute endocarditis or pericarditis. Uncontrolled arterial hypertension. Acute thromboembolic disease. Severe acute heart failure. Severe acute respiratory failure. Uncontrolled orthostatic hypotension. Diabetes mellitus with acute decompensation or uncontrolled hypoglycemia. Recent fracture within the past month. Any other clinical or functional condition that may be considered a contraindication or risk to engaging in physical activity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be the change in cognitive capacity (improvement in MMSE and IQCODE) and mood (improvement in GDS and PHQ-9), from baseline (start of the intervention) to the end of the six-month intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to observe changes in self-perceived health ("poor", "bad", "fair", "good", and "excellent");It is expected to observe changes in adverse health outcomes: falls in the "last three months" ("Yes"; "No"); hospitalization, institutionalization, and emergency room visits;Improvement in the level of daily activities is expected through the ICOPE Functional Ability questionnaire (21 points: independent) | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactÂngelo Bós
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Outcome results
None listed