Multicomponent Exercise and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Program (FRAIL+AP) for Frail Older Adults in Primary Care (FRAIL+AP)
Clinical Efficacy of a Multicomponent Exercise and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Program (FRAIL+AP) in Frail Older Adults Within Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Frailty is a multidimensional clinical syndrome associated with increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes in older adults. Despite strong evidence supporting multicomponent exercise interventions, their implementation in primary care settings remains limited.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of the FRAIL+AP program, which integrates Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) with a 12-week multicomponent exercise intervention, including visual-spatial gait retraining using the Tapiz Fisior system.
The study will assess whether this intervention improves frailty status, physical performance, and functional independence, while reducing falls among community-dwelling older adults compared to standard care.
Studieöversikt
Status
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljerad beskrivning
Frailty is a prevalent geriatric syndrome characterized by decreased physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, including falls, disability, hospitalization, institutionalization, and mortality. The Canary Islands have one of the highest rates of frailty and pre-frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Spain, highlighting the need for effective and scalable interventions within primary care settings.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is considered the gold standard for identifying multidimensional health needs in older adults and for guiding individualized care plans. In parallel, multicomponent exercise programs incorporating strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility training have demonstrated effectiveness in improving physical function and reducing frailty-related impairments. However, challenges remain regarding the implementation of these interventions in routine primary care practice.
The FRAIL+AP study is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a primary care-based intervention combining Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, health education, and a supervised multicomponent exercise program in frail and pre-frail older adults. The intervention also incorporates visual-spatial gait retraining using the Tapiz Fisior system, a structured floor-grid tool aimed at improving gait control, balance, coordination, and fall prevention.
A total of 200 community-dwelling adults aged 70 years and older will be recruited from five primary care centers in Tenerife, Spain. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or a control group receiving usual care. The intervention will last 12 weeks and will consist of supervised and home-based exercise sessions, together with educational activities focused on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, frailty awareness, and fall prevention.
Primary outcomes include changes in frailty status assessed by the FRAIL Scale and physical performance measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Secondary outcomes include incidence of falls, pain perception, mood, functional independence, nutritional status, handgrip strength, healthcare resource utilization, and comorbidity measures. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and one week after completion of the intervention by blinded evaluators.
The study aims to determine whether the FRAIL+AP protocol can improve physical performance, reduce frailty, and support healthy aging through an integrated and scalable model that can be implemented within routine primary care services.
Studietyp
Inskrivning (Beräknad)
Fas
- Inte tillämpbar
Kontakter och platser
Studiekontakt
- Namn: Ángel Moisés Reyes Abreu, Registered Nurse
- Telefonnummer: +34922474058
- E-post: enf.enlacetacoronte@gmail.com
Studera Kontakt Backup
- Namn: Alberto Bermejo Franco, PhD (Physiotherapy)
- Telefonnummer: +34656932144
- E-post: alberto.bermejo@universidadeuropea.es
Studieorter
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Tacoronte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spanien, 38350
- Rekrytering
- Centro de Salud Tacoronte
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Kontakt:
- Ángel Moisés Reyes Abreu, Registered Nurse
- Telefonnummer: +34922474058
- E-post: enf.enlacetacoronte@gmail.com
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Kontakt:
- Alberto Bermejo Franco, PhD (Physiotherapy)
- Telefonnummer: +34656932144
- E-post: alberto.bermejo@universidadeuropea.es
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Underutredare:
- Carlos Eusebio Esparza Ferrera, Physiotherapist
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Deltagandekriterier
Urvalskriterier
Åldrar som är berättigade till studier
- Äldre vuxen
Tar emot friska volontärer
Beskrivning
Inclusion Criteria:
- Community-dwelling adults aged 70 years or older.
- Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent.
- Medical clearance to participate in low-to-moderate intensity physical exercise.
- Presence of frailty or pre-frailty defined by meeting at least two of the following criteria:
- Functional independence sufficient to participate in the intervention (Barthel Index >80.
- FRAIL Scale score ≥ 1.
- Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score < 10.
- Gait speed < 0.8 m/s.
- Timed Up and Go (TUG) test > 12 seconds.
- Registered at one of the participating primary care centers.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Absolute contraindications to physical exercise, including recent acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, severe uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, or severe uncorrected aortic stenosis.
- Severe cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of study procedures or exercise instructions.
- Severe psychiatric disorders interfering with participation.
- Absence of a legally authorized representative when required.
- Severe uncontrolled behavioral disturbances.
- Any acute or chronic medical condition considered by the investigators to make participation unsafe.
Discontinuation Criteria:
- Failure to attend the initial mandatory health education workshop.
- Attendance at fewer than 6 of the 12 scheduled supervised exercise sessions.
- Development of an acute medical condition that results in a temporary or permanent contraindication to physical activity.
- Participant withdrawal of informed consent.
Studieplan
Hur är studien utformad?
Designdetaljer
- Primärt syfte: Behandling
- Tilldelning: Randomiserad
- Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
- Maskning: Enda
Vapen och interventioner
Deltagargrupp / Arm |
Intervention / Behandling |
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Experimentell: FRAIL+AP Program
Participants receive a 12-week intervention consisting of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), health education, and a multicomponent exercise program combining strength, balance, mobility, flexibility, and visual-spatial gait retraining using the Tapiz Fisior system.
The intervention includes one supervised session and one home-based session per week.
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A 12-week multicomponent intervention including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, health education, strength training, balance exercises, mobility training, flexibility exercises, and visual-spatial gait retraining using the Tapiz Fisior system.
Participants attend one supervised session and perform one home-based session per week.
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Aktiv komparator: Usual Care
Participants receive standard primary care follow-up according to the Canary Health Service guidelines, including routine medical care and general lifestyle recommendations, without participation in the FRAIL+AP structured exercise program.
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Standard primary care management according to regional healthcare guidelines without structured exercise intervention.
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Vad mäter studien?
Primära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Change in frailty status measured by the FRAIL Scale
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in FRAIL Scale score from baseline to 12 weeks.
The FRAIL Scale ranges from 0 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater frailty (0 = robust, 1-2 = pre-frail, 3-5 = frail).
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in physical performance measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in the total Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score from baseline to 12 weeks.
The SPPB total score ranges from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better physical performance.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Sekundära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Incidence of Falls
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Number of falls recorded during the study period using participant diaries and verified through electronic medical records.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Handgrip Strength
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in upper-limb muscle strength measured by handgrip dynamometry.
The highest value obtained from standardized testing procedures will be recorded.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Comorbidity Burden
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in clinical comorbidity status assessed using the Charlson Comorbidity Index.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Healthcare Resource Utilization
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Healthcare utilization assessed through review of electronic medical records, including primary care visits, emergency department attendance, hospital admissions, and other healthcare contacts during the study period.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in musculoskeletal pain intensity measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).
The NRS ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst pain imaginable.
Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Mood and Affective Status
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in depressive symptoms measured using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15).
The GDS-15 total score ranges from 0 to 15, with higher scores indicating greater depressive symptomatology.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Functional Independence
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in functional independence measured using the Barthel Index.
The Barthel Index total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater independence in activities of daily living.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Nutritional Status
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Change in nutritional status measured using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA).
The MNA total score ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better nutritional status.
Scores <17 indicate malnutrition, 17-23.5 indicate risk of malnutrition, and 24-30 indicate normal nutritional status.
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Baseline and 12 weeks
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Samarbetspartners och utredare
Sponsor
Utredare
- Huvudutredare: Ángel Moisés Reyes Abreu, Registered Nurse, Centro médico Tacoronte. Adress: Carr. Gral. del Nte., 5, 38350 Tacoronte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Studierektor: Alberto Bermejo Franco, PhD (Physiotherapy), Universidad Europea de Madrid. Adress: C/ Tajo, S/N. 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón (Madrid)
Publikationer och användbara länkar
Allmänna publikationer
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