Fun Exercise Intervention for Older Adults to Improve Intrinsic Capacity and Motivation (NCT07133568) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fun Exercise Intervention for Older Adults to Improve Intrinsic Capacity and Motivation
Spain120 participantsStarted 2025-09-04
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured, multicomponent recreational exercise program (FEXO: Fun Exercise for Older Adults) in improving intrinsic capacity, motivation, and adherence among community-dwelling older adults. Participants aged 60 years and older will be randomly allocated to either the FEXO group or a control group performing the established OTAGO program. The intervention will last 14 weeks, with three weekly sessions. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and after a 3-month follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling adults aged 60 years or older.
* Able to walk independently, with or without assistive devices (e.g., cane or walker).
* Provide written informed consent before participation.
* Willing and able to attend scheduled exercise sessions and assessments over the full duration of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of severe psychiatric or psychological disorders that may interfere with participation or adherence.
* Physical incapacity to perform moderate-intensity exercise safely.
* Participation in another structured multicomponent exercise program during the intervention period.
* Cognitive impairment that limits comprehension or execution of instructions, as determined by clinical evaluation.
* Recent fractures, or uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions that contraindicate exercise.
* Any medical condition judged by the investigators to contraindicate physical exercise or to pose an unacceptable risk.
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
Intrinsic Capacity
Timeframe: Before and inmediately after the intervention
2
Adherence to intervention
Timeframe: During intervention
3
Motivation (Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3))
Timeframe: Before and inmediately after the intervention