RecruitingNot Applicable

A Personalized Video-based Exercise Program for Fall Prevention in Frail and Pre-frail Older Adult

Canada100 participantsStarted 2024-07-01

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized interventional clinical trial, whereby 100 participants will be randomized to either follow the SAFE exercise program (experimental group) or not (control group). At the end of the intervention, the experimental group will be encouraged to continue doing the exercises, and the control group will have the opportunity to participate in the SAFE exercises. 12 weeks post-intervention, the investigators will follow up with participants by telephone to follow up whether they are still following the SAFE program or not.

Who can participate

Age range

70 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: * Considered Frail or Pre frail according to Fried's criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Smoked within 6 months prior to study enrollment, * dementia diagnosos, * Abused drugs, medication or alcohol within up to 30 days prior to the start of the study. * drug or alcohol-addiction, * Heart disease, history of heart attacks or electrocardiogram abnormalities * Any family history of thrombosis, thrombosis risk, * hypocalcaemia, * uric acidemia, * orthostatic intolerance, * vestibular disorders, * considerable musculoskeletal issues, * chronic back pain, * head trauma, * seizures, * ulcers, * renal stones, * gastro-esophageal reflux disease, * renal function disorder, * hiatus hernia, * migraines, * mental illness diagnosis * prescribed medication that may interfere with the interpretation of the results

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

Objective 1

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Objective 2

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06363942

SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-15

Contact for this trial

Guy Hajj Boutros

514-501-9975 guyelhajj@gmail.com

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