Frail2Fit Study: Online Nutrition and Exercise Support for Older Adults With Frailty
Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · May 17, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of May 30, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Study design A quasi-experimental mixed methods approach will be used to determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a volunteer-led multi-modal intervention for discharged older adults with frailty. This feasibility study will be conducted at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), training hospital volunteers to deliver virtual group support for older adults discharged from UHS. The acceptability of the intervention will also be examined through qualitative interviews to explore the views and experiences of volunteers, trainers, carers and older adu...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients:
- • Older adults age 65 years and above
- • Able to provide written consent
- • Discharged from UHS
- • Identified as frail (Clinical Frailty Scale ≥5)
- • Able to walk at least a few steps upon hospital discharge
- • Able to communicate fluently enough in English
- Volunteers:
- • Established volunteers at UHS patient support hub
- • Age 16 years and above
- • Completed the generic volunteer clearance and training at UHS
- • Able to provide written informed consent
- • Able to communicate fluently enough in English
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients:
- • Older adults who are not able to safely complete the exercises included in the intervention
- • Patients who are discharged to rehabilitation units, or care homes
- • Patients receiving end of life care
- Volunteers:
- • - Volunteers who are unable to safely complete the exercises included in the intervention will be excluded from the study
About University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is a leading academic medical center located in the UK, renowned for its commitment to innovative healthcare and research. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, the Trust integrates cutting-edge research with clinical practice to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes. With a diverse range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, and pediatrics, the Trust actively collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to conduct high-quality trials that adhere to rigorous ethical standards and regulatory guidelines. Its multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive patient care while fostering an environment of scientific inquiry and discovery.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Stephen ER Lim, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Southampton
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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