CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of a Multi-intervention Programme for the Elderly

Taiwan207 participantsStarted 2023-08-22

Plain-language summary

1\. To develop a multiactivity training programme. 2. To explore the effect of this programme on sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, cognitive impairment and Parkinson's disease. 3. To compare the effects of the experimental and control treatments on the muscle strength, body composition, physical function performance and quality of life of the elderly.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: (1) over 60 years old, (2) able to Communicate and follow instructions; (3) Stable condition with sufficient physical strength: able to maintain a seated position in a wheelchair or on the edge of a bed for at least one hour. (4) sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, cognitive impairment and Parkinson's disease. Exclusion Criteria: (1) difficulty in standing or walking and obvious musculoskeletal disease, (2) unsuitable for diagnosis by a physician those engaged in sports activities, (3) serious diseases/unstable states, such as severe heart, lung, liver and kidney diseases, severe malignant tumors, severe nutrition poor, severe dementia, (4) more than 180 minutes of exercise per week in the past month, (5) no willingness to participate.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Chang in muscle strength from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in weight of muscle and fat from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Activities of Daily Living from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Instrumental activities of daily living from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Clinical Dementia Rating from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05720416

SponsorCentral Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Chang in muscle strength from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in weight of muscle and fat from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Activities of Daily Living from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Instrumental activities of daily living from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Clinical Dementia Rating from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks

Chang in Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory from baseline to 16 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 16 weeks