Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes (MOVE4CARE)

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Conditions studied: Frailty, Dementia

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07392944

Run by

Universidade do Porto

People needed

60

Starts

2026-02-18

Expected to finish

2026-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-17

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ability to ambulate (with or without assistance);
• Ability to perform chair stands (with or without assistance);
• Ability to understand and properly follow testing procedures.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Faculty of Sports, University of Porto — Porto, Portugal (enrolling)

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