Frailty in older adults Frailty prevention Pre-frail Multicomponent program
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Phase I 1. Age Range: 60-74 years old. 2. Able to communicate and understand Thai and local dialects. 3. Residency: Must live in Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province. 4. Voluntarily agrees to join the study. Phase II 1. Pre-frail or mildly frail status, defined by an Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) score of 6-9. 2. Functionally independent, with normal ability to perform activities of daily living. 3. Voluntarily agrees to join the study and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Phase I 1. Individuals with disabilities or functional impairments. 2. Diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, autoimmune diseases, or cancer. 3. Acute illness (e.g., complicated cardiovascular conditions). Phase II 1. Cognitive impairment, defined as a Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Basic (MoCA-B) score <24. 2. Medical conditions limiting participation in exercise, such as complicated diabetes, acute ischemic heart disease, heart failure, severe hypertension, or severe knee osteoarthritis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| frailty score Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks The Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) questionnaire score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical performance Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score: The assessment includes three components: standing balance, gait speed (4-meter walk), and repetitive chair stand test. ,Grip strength Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks Hand-grip dynamometer (kg),Muscle mass Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): recorded in Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI, kg/m2) ,Fat mass / Body composition Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): recorded as body fat percentage (%),Nutritional status Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-SF),cognitive function Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks The Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Basic (MoCA-B) score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Kasetsart University