Exercise or Pilates for Frail Older Adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercise—regular physical therapy and Pilates—to see which works better for older adults who are starting to feel weak or frail. It aims to help you get stronger and more independent.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You are considered prefrail or frail based on a simple health scale.
- You score 24 or higher on a memory and thinking test (Mini-Mental State Exam).
- You have not had physical therapy or rehabilitation in the last 6 months.
- You do not have unstable heart disease or serious nerve or muscle disorders.
- You have not had major surgery affecting your ability to move in the last 6-12 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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