The Preventing Functional Decline in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients (PREV_FUNC) Study

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Hospitalization Older Adults
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
75 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
320 (estimated)
Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet · Other
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About This Trial

This study aims to examine 1) if multicomponent exercise interventions (including both mobility and strengthening exercises) have effects on physical function compared to usual care in older adults, and 2) if a comprehensive multicomponent exercise program is more effective than a simple multicomponent exercise program including only walking and rising from a chair.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ability to stand up from a sitting position independently or with minimal personal help * ability to communicate and collaborate with the research staff Exclusion Criteria: * people who are not able to follow instructions * people who by the responsible physician are assesse…
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Anna-Karin Welmer, PhD

+46852488804

anna-karin.welmer@ki.se

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