Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults… (NCT07392944) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes (MOVE4CARE)
Portugal60 participantsStarted 2026-02-18
Plain-language summary
Can a multicomponent exercise program significantly improve physical and cognitive function and reduce fall rates among nursing home residents? To address this question, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of a multicomponent exercise program with a stretching and relaxation program in nursing home residents.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ability to ambulate (with or without assistance);
* Ability to perform chair stands (with or without assistance);
* Ability to understand and properly follow testing procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any contraindication that precludes exercise performance or testing procedures, including terminal illness, uncontrolled disease, or other unstable medical conditions;
* Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score \< 3 points;
* Participation in any exercise intervention within the past 3 months;
* Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial during the study;
* Planned transfer to another nursing home facility, to home, or to hospitalization during the intervention.
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
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Change from Baseline on Short Physical Performance Battery (SPBB)
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after 12 weeks of intervention and after 18 weeks follow-up