FreeFrail Project: A Multicomponent Intervention for the Management of Frailty in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT ID: NCT07205016

Last Updated: 2025-10-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

220 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-01-31

Study Completion Date

2026-10-31

Brief Summary

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The primary aim is to assess the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention including dual-task exercise in improving functionality and cognitive performance and in reducing frailty among community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 years compared to usual care. Secondary objectives include evaluating its impact on pain, anxiety or depression, sleep quality, quality of life, physical activity, handgrip strength, and polypharmacy.

A double-blind, randomized, parallel-group controlled trial will be conducted in primary care centers in Lleida. Frail older adults (≥65 years) will be recruited and randomly allocated to either the intervention group, receiving a structured cognitive-motor dual-task based multicomponent program, or the control group, receiving usual care. Outcomes will be assessed using validated tools at baseline and follow-up.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Frail Elderly Dual Task Exercises in Elderly People Exercise Training Frailty

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

A double-blind, randomized, parallel-group controlled trial will be conducted in primary care centers in Lleida
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Experimental

The intervention group will conduct the same multicomponent intervention than the control group, but adding the dual cognitive task while performing the therapeutic physical activity, which may include counting numbers backwards, in 2s, mentioning names of animals, food, countries and others. The objective of this additional condition is to stimulate cognitive and functional capacity simultaneously, increasing the complexity of the activity and the transfer to daily life activities

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dual task exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The intervention group will conduct the same multicomponent intervention than the control group, but adding the dual cognitive task while performing the therapeutic physical activity, which may include counting numbers backwards, in 2s, mentioning names of animals, food, countries and others. The objective of this additional condition is to stimulate cognitive and functional capacity simultaneously, increasing the complexity of the activity and the transfer to daily life activities.

Control

A multicomponent program designed to address frailty in community-dwelling older adults. It integrates three evidence-based domains: therapeutic physical activity, cognitive psychological intervention, and nutritional support.

The three components are delivered in a coordinated manner by a multidisciplinary team at ICS. Intervention fidelity is ensured through standardized protocols, training of professionals, and monitoring of adherence.

The therapeutic physical activity program will be structured across three progressive levels-beginner, intermediate, and advanced-to accommodate varying functional capacities. Strength training will advance through incremental increases in repetitions and resistance, while balance exercises will become more challenging by reducing external support. The material for the session will be in the same room where the group is held and will include the use of weights or dumbbells, elastic bands, balls, and pikes

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Otago exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The proposed intervention is a multicomponent program designed to address frailty in community-dwelling older adults. It integrates three evidence-based domains: therapeutic physical activity, cognitive psychological intervention, and nutritional support.

Interventions

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Dual task exercise

The intervention group will conduct the same multicomponent intervention than the control group, but adding the dual cognitive task while performing the therapeutic physical activity, which may include counting numbers backwards, in 2s, mentioning names of animals, food, countries and others. The objective of this additional condition is to stimulate cognitive and functional capacity simultaneously, increasing the complexity of the activity and the transfer to daily life activities.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Otago exercise

The proposed intervention is a multicomponent program designed to address frailty in community-dwelling older adults. It integrates three evidence-based domains: therapeutic physical activity, cognitive psychological intervention, and nutritional support.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 65 or older
* Frailty according to Fragil-VIG index (\>0,20)
* Barthel index \> 60
* Able to perform physical exercise
* Able to understand and communicate in Catalan or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria

* Decompensated / Unstable cardiovascular disease or recent diagnosed
* Upper or lower injury with functional impairment
* Institutionalized patient.
* Terminal or tumoral processes
* People who participated in another clinical trial or exercise programme during last year
* Diagnosis of severe dementia
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Institut Catala de Salut

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Universitat de Lleida

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Oriol Martínez Navarro

Doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

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Oriol Martínez-Navarro, Doctor

Role: CONTACT

619562618

Other Identifiers

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FreeFrail Project

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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