Effect of Multicomponent Exercises VIVIFRAIL® in Older Adults

Launched by PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL · Feb 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called VIVIFRAIL®, is studying the effects of a special exercise program on older adults, specifically those who may be experiencing frailty, aging, or physical disabilities. The trial involves individuals aged 60 and above who are part of social assistance groups in Porto Alegre. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: one group will follow the VIVIFRAIL® exercise program at home, while the other group will receive general suggestions for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for three months before also starting the VIVIFRAIL® program.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 60 years old and able to take part in group meetings. They should not have serious vision, hearing, or cognitive issues that could prevent them from completing the exercises safely. Certain health conditions, such as recent heart problems or uncontrolled diabetes, may disqualify individuals from participating. Throughout the trial, participants can expect to engage in fun and adapted physical activities that aim to improve their strength and overall well-being.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Eligible participants are older adults of both genders, aged at least 60 years.
• • Participants must be actively participating in regular meetings of elderly groups within the social assistance program in Porto Alegre.
• • Participants should not have severe visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments that could impede the safe completion of proposed assessments or exercises
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants with scheduled surgeries or procedures within the next eight months hindering engagement in the exercise program are excluded.
• • Those unable to sit unsupported for at least 10 minutes during the functional assessment or demonstrating an inability to respond to verbal commands in the cognitive assessment are excluded.
• * Exclusion criteria specific to the VIVIFRAIL® exercise protocol include:
• • Recent acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months
• • History of uncontrolled arrhythmias
• • Dissecting aortic aneurysm
• • Severe aortic stenosis
• • Acute endocarditis/pericarditis
• • Uncontrolled hypertension
• • Acute thromboembolic disease
• • Severe acute heart failure
• • Severe acute respiratory failure
• • Uncontrolled orthostatic hypotension
• • Acute decompensation of diabetes mellitus or uncontrolled hypoglycemia
• • Recent fracture within the last month
• • Any other circumstances deemed prohibitive or risky for engaging in physical activity are also grounds for exclusion.