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

Sponsor
Universidade do Porto
Study ID
NCT07392944
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Dementia
  • Frailty

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Multicomponent exercise intervention — OTHER
    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.
  • stretching and relaxation program — OTHER
    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.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 6, 2026
Start date
Feb 18, 2026
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
May 29, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Multicomponent exercise
    Supervised multicomponent exercise training.
  • Active Comparator: stretching and relaxation program
    Stretches, deep breathing and relaxation exercises

Primary Outcome Measure

Change from Baseline on Short Physical Performance Battery (SPBB) [ Time Frame: Baseline, immediately after 12 weeks of intervention and after 18 weeks follow-up ]

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