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Can an exercise program help nursing home residents move, think and avoid falls?

Recruiting · Universidade do Porto

What this means

This is a trial that is still signing up people, so no results exist yet. It will compare a mixed exercise program with a stretching and relaxation program.

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Status
Recruiting
Who can join
Ages 65 and over
Where
1 site

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The science

Registered title
Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes (MOVE4CARE)
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
interventional
Conditions
Frailty, Dementia
What is tested
Multicomponent exercise intervention, stretching and relaxation program
Sponsor
Universidade do Porto
Ages
65 Years to no maximum
Dates
First posted Feb 6, 2026 · updated Feb 17, 2026

Registry summary

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.

Sites (1)

  • Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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