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The Preventing Functional Decline in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients (PREV_FUNC) Study
Led by Karolinska Institutet · Updated on 2024-12-20
320
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
195 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
K
Karolinska Institutet
Lead Sponsor
S
Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to examine 1) if multicomponent exercise interventions (including both mobility and strengthening exercises) have effects on physical function compared to usual care in older adults, and 2) if a comprehensive multicomponent exercise program is more effective than a simple multicomponent exercise program including only walking and rising from a chair.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Preventing Functional Decline in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients (PREV_FUNC) Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ability to stand up from a sitting position independently or with minimal personal help
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with the research staff
- Age 75 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to follow instructions
- Assessed by a physician as not eligible due to terminal illness or major medical conditions contraindicating exercise
- Living in a nursing home
- Previously included in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Anna-Karin Welmer
Huddinge, Sweden, 141 83
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Research Team
A
Anna-Karin Welmer, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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