CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Specifically Developed Exercise Intervention on Falls Among Older Adults in Nursing Homes

Hungary24 participantsStarted 2023-05-25

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to examine the effect of multicomponent exercises recommendations on falls, physical functioning, physical activity, and general physical and psychological well-being among Hungarian older adults dwelling in nursing homes.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to participate * Males and females aged ≥65 years living in nursing homes * Physically mobile (capable of ambulating/rising from chair with or without assistance) * Not under simultaneous physical activity/exercise investigation in other experimental studies or under other exercise rehabilitation programme * To be able to read and understand the self-reported assessments as well as follow the verbal instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Physically unable or medically unfit to participate in physical exercise after consultation of the responsible medical team * Score of \< 18 on mini-mental state examination (MMSE).

What they're measuring

Number of all falls (non-injurious and injurious)

Timeframe: During the 12-week of the intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05835297

SponsorUniversity of Pecs

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

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