What this means
This study will compare two exercise programs for adults 60 and older who are prefrail or frail. It has not started, so it cannot yet tell us which program works better.
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- Status
- Opening soon
- Who can join
- Ages 60 and over · 40 older adults aged 60 and up who are prefrail or frail
- Where
- Not listed
The science
- Registered title
- Comparıson of the Effıcacy of Conventıonal Exercıse and Pılates ın Pre-fraıl and Fraıl Older Adults
- Trial ID
- NCT07458048 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- interventional
- Conditions
- Frailty Syndrome, Prefrail Elderly, Frail Elderly, Geriatric
- What is tested
- PILATES EXERCISES GROUP, CONVENTIONAL EXERCISES GROUP
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Ages
- 60 Years to no maximum
- Dates
- First posted Mar 9, 2026 · updated Jun 25, 2026
Registry summary
Brief Summary
This clinical study aims to compare the effects of a conventional exercise program and a Pilates exercise program in prefrail and frail older adults. A total of 40 participants aged 60 years and older who are classified as prefrail or frail according to the FRAIL Scale will be included in the study.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the conventional exercise group or the Pilates group. Both exercise programs will be conducted twice weekly for 6 weeks. The interventions will focus on stretching exercises, balance and perturbation training, and strength exercises targeting major muscle groups.
Primary outcomes will include changes in frailty status assessed before and after the intervention. Secondary outcomes will include functional mobility and balance assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test, dynamic balance assessed by the Functional Reach Test, lower extremity strength assessed by the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test, gait speed assessed by the 10-Meter Walk Test, depressive symptoms and psychological well-being assessed by the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, independence in daily activities assessed by the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, cognitive status assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination, and fatigue assessed by the Modified Borg Scale. Frailty status will be evaluated using the FRAIL Scale.
Throughout the study, participant safety will be monitored, and any adverse events, such as injuries or discomfort occurring during exercise sessions, will be recorded and managed appropriately.
This study is expected to provide valuable clinical evidence regarding the effectiveness of conventional exercise and Pilates programs in improving physical health and reducing frailty in prefrail and frail older adults, thereby contributing to the identification of best practice approaches for the management of this vulnerable population.