Comparison of the Effects of Different Exercise Protocols in Frail Elderly Individuals

NCT07564076 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-04

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Summary

The aim of this research is to investigate and compare the effects of two different exercise programs developed for frail geriatric individuals on fall risk, fear of falling, and physical performance.

Conditions

  • Frail Elderly

Interventions

OTHER

Vivifrail Exercise Program

Following an initial assessment and random assignment to exercise groups, participants will undergo a multicomponent exercise program (Vivifrail) consisting of 60 sessions, 5 days a week, for 12 weeks. Each session will last approximately 60 minutes and will be conducted on two non-consecutive days with a physiotherapist present, and on the other three days following instructions given by the physiotherapist and patient education. The program will be supervised by the institution's physician, who is also a researcher in the study, and will include an organization that can provide emergency assistance if needed. Participants will be provided with the necessary equipment for the exercises (resistance bands, towels, and water bottles). Attendance at exercise sessions will be recorded.

OTHER

Otago Exercise Program

The Otago Exercise Program (OEP) consists of balance and strengthening exercises and walking exercises. Each exercise session in the OEP begins with 5-7 minutes of light warm-up exercises and continues with approximately 30-35 minutes of strengthening and balance exercises. Additionally, participants are included in moderate-paced walking sessions for 30 minutes at least twice a week on days when the exercise program is not in progress. The number of repetitions, frequency, intensity, and duration of the exercises are planned individually for each participant. In our study, balance and strengthening exercises will be performed twice a week in a group setting with a physiotherapist. Each group will consist of 4-5 participants with similar physical capacity and function.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-10
Primary Completion
2026-10-10
Completion
2026-10-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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