A Study of the Intervention Effect of a Hybrid Exercise Program on Frail Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Frail Elderly Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT05832853
• Lead Sponsor: Guang Yang, Prof. Dr.

Brief Summary

The declining physical condition of frail elderly is becoming an ugent problem. Although the exercise intensity of Wu Qin Xi appears to be low, it is highly effective in the older individuals. Inspired by the characteristics and functions of Wu Qin Xi, we designed a brand new exercise intervention training program among frail older people, which incorporates Wu Qin Xi, strength exercises and endurance exercises to improve physical fitness, and even reverse the condition of frailty. Furthermore, to improve utility in clinical practice, we innovatively employed machine learning simulations to infer the condition of older adults and predict their level of frailty after the intervention.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-05-20
• Primary Completion: 2018-12-30
• Study Completion: 2019-01-30
• Status Verified: 2023-04
• Study First Submitted: 2023-04-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-04-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-04-16
• Study First Posted: 2023-04-27
• Last Update Posted: 2023-04-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 181

Inclusion Criteria

1. a Fried frailty phenotype score of 3-5 points;
2. could walk for at least 6 min without support;
3. had not been able to walk in the past year other training.

Exclusion Criteria

1. people who have a past mental illness or serious psychological issues which make it difficult to obey orders;
2. people who have had neurological disorders within the last six months;
3. people who must regularly participate in other training programs during the study period;
4. people who struggle to walk normally due to significant muscle and skeletal injuries and continuous joint discomfort.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessing the endurance of frail older adults using the six-minute walk test	Month 6	Assessment of endurance in frail older adults before and after intervention using the six-minute walk test
Assessing the speed of frail older adults using the ten-meter maximum walk speed	Month 6	Assessment of speed in frail older adults before and after intervention using ten-meter maximum walk speed.
Using handgrip strength tests to assess strength in frail older adults.	Month 6	Using handgrip strength tests to assess strength in frail older adults before and after intervention
Assessment of balance in frail older adults using Time Up and Go Test.	Month 6	Assessment of balance in frail older adults before and after intervention using Time Up and Go Test.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology; 🇨🇳 Changchun, Jilin, China