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Filter by:The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of a Multicomponent Exercise Program with Virtual Reality (MEP-VR) compared to a Multicomponent Exercise Program (MEP-only) or usual care, in terms of functional and cognitive outcomes in hospitalized older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does the MEP-VR program improve the functionality of hospitalized older adults compared to the other groups? - Does the MEP-VR program improve the cognitive, mood, and quality of life outcomes of hospitalized older adults compared to the other groups? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group or one of the two intervention groups. The intervention groups will receive either the MEP-VR or MEP-only program, which consists of supervised aerobic exercise, resistance training, and balance training, with or without a virtual reality component designed specifically for this study. The intervention will take place over four consecutive days, with each session lasting 30-40 minutes. The primary outcome will be the functional changes at the time of discharge. Cognition, mood, quality of life, and VR usability will also be assessed. Technological advances are rapidly increasing with population aging, creating potential benefits for integrating technology into the care of older adults. This study comprehensively evaluates the implementation of VR combined with the multicomponent exercise program. If the hypothesis is confirmed, it would pave the way for modifying the hospitalization system and reducing the critical healthcare burden resulting from the commonly acquired disability in the older population.
This study uses the Physical Frailty Phenotype (PFP) as the diagnostic criterion for frailty and aims to explore the frailty screening scale FRAIL (The FRAIL Scale), Tilburg Frailty Index (TFI) and geriatric screening. Screening performance of Tool-8 (Geriatric-8, G-8) in breast cancer patients, to compare the predictive validity of different frailty screening scales for adverse health outcomes in breast cancer patients, and to select appropriate frailty screening methods for breast cancer patients in my country Screening scale.
Falls are unplanned events resulting in contact with a lower surface. They are common in older adults, affecting one in three individuals over 65 years old. They have serious consequences, ranging from physical injuries (fractures, traumatic brain injury) to psychological repercussions. Physical training focused on muscle strength, balance, and gait has consistently been shown to prevent falls. However, there are significant challenges in its implementation, such as the need for trained personnel and long intervention times, which are associated with high costs. Therefore, developing strategies to improve the efficiency of physical training programs in older adults is mandatory. The reduced response to physical training in older adults compared to younger individuals is a well-documented phenomenon, reflecting physiological changes associated with aging. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an essential coenzyme for cells, mediating energy metabolism and participating in crucial processes such as DNA repair, mitochondrial function, and cell death. As we age, NAD+ levels decrease in various tissues (including the brain and muscle), contributing to the development of aging phenotypes and associated pathologies. Preclinical evidence suggests that increasing NAD+ levels reduces the appearance of aging phenotypes. During physical activity, cellular metabolic pathways that increase the demand for NAD+ to support energy production in mitochondria are activated. This increase in demand is associated with the upregulation of key enzymes involved in NAD+ degradation promoted by exercise. Considering the decrease in cellular levels of this coenzyme associated with aging, it can be hypothesized that NAD+ deficiency may play a significant role in the reduced response of older adults to training programs. Nicotinamide, a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 currently considered a nutritional supplement, is a fundamental precursor for NAD+ synthesis, capable of raising cellular levels of it. It has already been used in clinical practice in the treatment of certain endocrinological and dermatological conditions. This study aims to determine through a randomized clinical trial whether nicotinamide supplementation improves physical performance in older adults at risk of falls undergoing a physical training program.
Using the Integrated Conceptual Model of Frailty (ICMF) and Frailty Framework among Vulnerable Population (FFVP) as theoretical basis, the frailty status of lung cancer patients is described, and the physiological, psychological, and social frailty of lung cancer patients are comprehensively evaluated and analyzed. The influencing factors related to frailty are explored, in order to provide a basis for effective intervention research on lung cancer patients in the future.
Frailty, an aging-related syndrome of physiological decline characterized by marked vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, has attracted increasing attention in cardiology due to the growing elderly population with heart failure. Frail patients are mainly excluded from large cardiovascular intervention studies, and clinical trials addressing frailty and showing an impact on treatment on symptom burden, quality of life and /or outcome has been requested in recent guidelines and consensus documents. The INTEgrRated health CARE for patients with severe frailty and Heart Failure (INTERCARE-HF) is a proof-of-concept study that aims to evaluate the effect of integrated healthcare services for heart failure patients with a severe level of frailty by establishing interdisciplinary and coordinated follow-up teams across the healthcare boundaries. These teams will assess the patient's needs, goals, and risk areas, conduct advance care planning, and develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans. An open-label, non-randomized intervention study aims to recruit 20 patients and heart failure and a clinical Frailty Score (CSF) >=5. A control-group (N=40) matched on age an clinical frailty scale score will be included. The overall hypothesis is that the intervention is feasible in routine clinical practice with favorable effects on quality of life, symptoms, caregiver distress, and healthcare service utilization.
Multicomponent exercise program in a frail population. It is analyzed whether there is an improvement in different parameters of the daily life of the study subjects, analyzing the variables of: physical condition, fragility, balance, quality of life, upper limb strength, autonomy, cognitive state and depression.
This prospective, observational cohort study investigates heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring using the Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) monitor in adult patients undergoing major surgery within a multimodal rehabilitation program. The objective is to correlate HRV indices with functional capacity, physiological reserve, and frailty during the prehabilitation phase.
This is a randomized controlled trial that is designed to study the effectiveness of home-based exercise program and high dietary protein counselling in preventing frailty among elderly in Singapore primary care setting.
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based telerehabilitation programme on improving subjective well-being among community-dwelling older people with frailty. The main question it aims to answer is - Could home-based psychoeducation significantly enhance subjective well-being in older adults with frailty in the community? Participants will receive 12 weekly online group-based sessions at their homes. The content for the experimental group and control group is different: - Intervention group: psychoeducation - Control group: physical health education Participants will receive three home visits for data collection. Some of participants in experimental group will receive interview for process evaluation.
The goal of this observational study is to leverage childhood cancer survivor input to adapt video content of a digital video disc-(DVD) delivered evidence-based PA intervention, originally designed for community-dwelling older adults. Primary Objective: - To leverage childhood cancer survivor input to adapt video content for an evidence-based remote exercise intervention.