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Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes (MOVE4CARE)

NCT07392944 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-02-17

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Summary

Can a multicomponent exercise program significantly improve physical and cognitive function and reduce fall rates among nursing home residents? To address this question, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of a multicomponent exercise program with a stretching and relaxation program in nursing home residents.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Multicomponent exercise intervention

Twice-weekly for the 12-week duration. The exercise intervention will take place at the nursing homes and consists of 12 weeks of supervised multicomponent exercise training, performed twice weekly on nonconsecutive days to avoid overtraining and fatigue. Each session will last 50-60 min and consist of a warm-up, progressive resistance and power exercises combined with aerobic and balance activities, and a 5-min cool-down period (stretching and flexibility movements). The exercise protocol will follow the Global Consensus on Optimal Exercise recommendations for enhancing healthy longevity in older adults.

OTHER

stretching and relaxation program

Twice-weekly for the 12-week duration. The active control Program consist of stretches, deep breathing and relaxation techniques, general (light intensity) physical activity in the sitting position.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidade do Porto

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Maria Joana Carvalho, PhD · Universidade do Porto

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-18
Primary Completion
2026-05-29
Completion
2026-07-31

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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