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Effects of the Combined Intervention of Exercise, Fruit, and Vitamin Supplementation on Frailty in Older Adults
Sponsor: Nanjing Medical University
Summary
The goal of this cohort-based cluster-randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effect of the combined intervention of exercise, fruit, and vitamin supplementation on frailty among older adults. Older individuals aged 65\~80 years old with low physical activity levels and low fruit intake will be recruited. 14 clusters will be randomized into 2 arms with 1:1 ratio. Participants in the intervention arm will receive the combined intervention of physical activity, fruit, and vitamin supplementation 3 times a week for 2 months (the 1st and 6th months). They will also be given group interventions, such as self-management group activity or health education, at least once a week. Participants in the control arm will not receive any intervention.
Official title: Effects of the Combined Intervention of Exercise, Fruit, and Vitamin Supplementation on Frailty in Older Adults: A Cohort-based Cluster- Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
934
Start Date
2024-03-08
Completion Date
2026-03-01
Last Updated
2025-12-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
the combined intervention of exercise, fruit, and vitamin supplementation
Group intervention After each intervention, investigators will hold a 15-minute communication and discussion session for the participants. Besides, community health workers will organize at least one health education activity per week during the intervention for no less than 45 minutes. Individual intervention Physical activity The participants will be gathered at the community activity center or day care center. The participants will be allowed to exercise in a way that interests them. The duration of exercise should be longer than 30 minutes. Fruit supplementation Consideration of seasonal supply situation and the participants' diabetic status, various types of fruit will be prepared. The fruit will be divided into 50g/100g servings. Participants will be required to eat on site. Vitamin supplementation During the intervention, the participants will be required to take 1 tablet of vitamin B complex plus 1 tablet of vitamin C every day.
Locations (1)
Suzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China