Status:
COMPLETED
GERAS Frailty Rehabilitation at Home During COVID-19
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Conditions:
Frailty
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is keeping people apart, which can take a toll on physical and mental health. Many healthcare professionals are concerned vulnerable seniors may become...
Detailed Description
During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, many healthcare professionals are concerned that vulnerable seniors who are housebound and isolated will become deconditioned resulting in functional losses...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 65 years of age;
- Score between 4-6 (inclusive) on the clinical frailty scale;
- Able to ambulate independently with or without a walking aid; OR with caregiver supervision at home;
- Obtain clearance for exercise: For hospital referrals - average resting heart rate between 50-100 bpm and average blood pressure less than or equal to 160/90mmHg (as per Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology guidelines for exercise clearance); OR Self- referrals: Obtain exercise clearance from their family physician prior to the first intervention session.
Exclusion
- Unable to speak or understand English and has no caregiver for translation;
- Significant cognitive impairment where they may have difficulty following two-step commands;
- Receiving palliative/end of life care;
- Unstable angina or unstable heart failure;
- Travel plans that would result in missing greater than 20% of the trial's 12-week duration;
- Currently attending a group exercise program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 26 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04500366
Start Date
August 26 2020
End Date
November 1 2021
Last Update
March 7 2022
Active Locations (1)
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McMaster University - Hamilton Health Sciences (St. Peter's Site)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8M1W9