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Comparison of the Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training in Frail Elderly People
Led by University Hospital, Grenoble · Updated on 2026-05-05
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate and compare the effects of different types of physical exercise on frail elderly people aged 70 and older. The study focuses on reversing functional decline and improving cardiorespiratory fitness in this population, which is at risk of loss of independence and reduced quality of life. Frailty is identified using specific criteria including weight loss, sedentary lifestyle, fatigue, slow walking speed, and lack of strength. The project compares two exercise methods used at the Health and Sport Center of Grenoble Alpes University Hospital: high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT).
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
High Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Training in Frail Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 70 or older
- Meet at least one of five frailty criteria according to Fried
- Do not object to the analysis of anonymized data
- Affiliated with social security
- Able to use an ergocycle safely
- Medically stable with no acute illness or recent worsening that could be aggravated by exercise (physician's discretion)
You will not qualify if you...
- Unstable medical conditions that may be worsened by physical activity (physician's discretion)
- Musculoskeletal disorders or severe neurocognitive conditions preventing safe use of ergocycle or participation
- Currently participating or recently participated in other interventional studies that could affect results
- Protected persons such as pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, persons deprived of liberty, or under legal protection measures
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 24 weeks
Participants are observed while following either a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) exercise program, combined with therapeutic education workshops to support independence and motivation for physical activity.
Two to three supervised in-person sessions per week for the first 8 weeks, followed by monthly follow-up contacts for the next 16 weeks
Duration - After 24 weeks
Participants continue to be monitored for maintenance of physical activity and assessed on various health and functional outcomes.
Assessments at weeks 8 and 24 including physical fitness, frailty criteria, body composition, quality of life, sleep quality, and motivation
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University Grenoble alpes
Grenoble, France, 38043
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