Plain-English translation of NCT06894914 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a new approach to physical activity counseling designed for older adults who are starting to experience frailty or have multiple chronic health conditions. Instead of just focusing on getting 150 minutes of exercise per week, the new approach — called the 24-hour Approach — helps you think about balancing activity, rest, and sleep throughout your entire day. Physiotherapists will be trained to deliver this new type of counseling and compare it to the current standard approach.
Many older adults with early frailty and chronic conditions are not active enough, even though physical activity can prevent disability and improve quality of life. The current way of prescribing exercise (150 minutes per week) may not work well for everyone. This trial tests whether a new approach that balances movement with rest and sleep throughout the day is more realistic and helpful.
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If you are selected, you will work with a trained physiotherapist who will either teach you the new 24-hour Approach (balancing activity, rest, and sleep) or continue with the current approach (focusing on 150 minutes of activity per week). Your physiotherapy sessions will be audio-recorded so researchers can review how the counseling is delivered. The study will track how much physical activity you do and assess how well each approach works for you.
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