SingHealth Polyclinics - Functional Strength Building of Older Persons (NCT07133282) | Clinical Trial Compass
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SingHealth Polyclinics - Functional Strength Building of Older Persons
Singapore227 participantsStarted 2022-03-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to find out if a 12-week exercise programme for pre-frail seniors will result in an improvement in physical performance measures.
Participants attended 12 group exercise sessions, lasting one hour each, and held once a week. Three of these sessions were be conducted remotely, via a video link that participants will follow at their own time. Physical performance measures were taken at the first and last sessions.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 65 years or older, and
* Clinical Frailty score of 3 or 4.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Persons who had pre-existing medical contraindications to exercise OR
* clinical symptoms that rendered them unsuitable for physical activity as determined by their attending physician OR
* cognitive impairment affecting their ability to provide informed consent.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Short physical performance battery score
Timeframe: Assessed at baseline (at the start of the first exercise session) and 12 weeks (during the 12th exercise session)
2
Hand grip strength
Timeframe: Assessed at baseline (at the start of the first exercise session) and 12 weeks (during the 12th exercise session)
3
30-Seconds Sit-to-Stand repetitions
Timeframe: Assessed at first exercise session and 12th exercise session (i.e. 12 weeks from baseline)