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Acupoint Stimulation and Exercise for Taiwanese Pre-frail Older Adults
Sponsor: Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Summary
This study aims to explore the relationships between frailty, daily physical activity, sleep quality, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitutions among older adults in Taiwan. In the trial phase, a randomized controlled trial will be conducted specifically for pre-frail older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise training group (Vivifrail program) or the integrated group combining exercise with daytime and sleep-improving acupoint stimulation. The study evaluates the combined efficacy of these non-invasive interventions on reducing frailty severity, improving sleep, and enhancing daily physical functions.
Official title: Exploring the Associations Among Frailty, Daily Physical Activity, Sleep, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution in Taiwanese Older Adults, and Evaluating the Effects of Acupoint Stimulation Interventions
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-06-03
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Vivifrail Exercise Program
A 12-week home-based multimodal exercise program including daily walking, upper limb resistance training, balance exercises, and flexibility training, tailored to pre-frail older adults.
Acupoint Stimulation
Daily home-based acupoint self-massage (2-3 times per day, 3-5 minutes per point) targeting specific meridians (including Spleen, Stomach, and Bladder meridians) to alleviate fatigue and promote sleep quality.
Locations (1)
Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Tainan, Taiwan