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

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Frailty Dementia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Universidade do Porto · Other
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About This Trial

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.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to ambulate (with or without assistance); * Ability to perform chair stands (with or without assistance); * Ability to understand and properly follow testing procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindication that precludes exercise performance or testing procedu…
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Maria Joana Carvalho, PhD

+351 220425316

Jcarvalho@fade.up.pt

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