Trial reportJournal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle2020
Comprehensive geriatric intervention in community-dwelling older adults: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.
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- Supervised Versus Unsupervised Exercise for the Improvement of Physical Function and Well-Being Outcomes in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Pooled it
- Sarcopenia and cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2023Pooled it
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- Effects of self-monitoring using an accelerometer on physical activity of older people with long-term care insurance in Japan: a randomized controlled trial.European geriatric medicine · 2024Trial
- Comprehensive geriatric intervention in community-dwelling older adults: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2020Trial
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- Effects of an oral exercise intervention on pre-frailty or frailty in older people: a randomized clinical trial.Communications medicine · 2026Article
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- The Frailty, Fitness, and Psychophysical/Social Condition of Community-Dwelling Older Adults-Analysis of 5-Year Longitudinal Data.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Beneficial effects ofFood science and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of a Remote Monitoring-Based Home Training System for Preventing Frailty in Older Adults in Japan: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The Effect of Web-Based Culinary Medicine to Enhance Protein Intake on Muscle Quality in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Home-Based Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Senior Adults on Muscle Outcomes: A Scoping Review.Clinical interventions in aging · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of individual nutrition counselling for the prevention of undernutrition among elderly people living in depopulated areas: secondary analysis of a model project in Tsu city.BMJ nutrition, prevention & health · 2023Article
- Association between oral function and physical pre-frailty in community-dwelling older people: a cross-sectional study.BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
- Sarcopenia and catastrophic health expenditure by socio-economic groups in China: an analysis of household-based panel data.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2022Article
- The Dose-Response Efficacy of Physical Training on Frailty Status and Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Feasibility trial of an integrated treatment "Activate for Life" for physical and mental well-being in older adults.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2022Article
- Oral factors and adherence to Mediterranean diet in an older Greek population.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2021Article
- Prefrailty, impairment in physical function, and risk of incident heart failure among older adults.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn longevity societies, one of the most serious social issues is sarcopenia and/or frailty. Preventing them is important for maintaining independence and quality of life in the older population. This study investigated the effect of a self-monitoring comprehensive geriatric intervention programme (CGIP) on physical function and muscle size in community-dwelling older adults. We compared the effects of a CGIP using weekly class-styled (CS) sessions and a home-based (HB) programme.
methodsThe 526 participants were randomized into one of two groups (CS 251, HB 275) based on their residential districts. We conducted a 12 week CGIP, which consisted of low-load resistance exercise, physical activity increments, oral function improvements, and a nutritional guide. All participants were encouraged to attend two 90 min lectures that included instructions on the CGIP. They were provided with exercise materials (triaxial-accelerometers/pedometers, ankle weights, and elastic bands) and diary logs. The CS group attended 90 min weekly sessions and independently executed the programme on other days, whereas the HB group only received instructions on how to execute the programme. Physical functions, such as knee extension strength (KES), normal and maximum walking speed, the timed up-and-go test, and anterior thigh muscle thickness (MT), were measured and analysed using intention-to-treat analysis before and after the 12 week intervention.
resultsOf the 526 participants identified, 517 (CS 243 age 74.0 ± 5.4 women 57.2%, HB 274 age 74.0 ± 5.6 women 58.8%) were enrolled. Nine (CS 8, HB 1) were excluded from the analysis because they did not participate in the pre-intervention measurements. Both interventions significantly improved KES (CS 18.5%, HB 10.6%), normal walking speed (CS 3.7%, HB 2.8%), and MT (CS 3.2%, HB 3.5%). Greater improvement of KES was observed in the CS group (P = 0.003). Maximum walking speed (CS 4.7%, HB 1.8%; P = 0.001) and timed up-and-go (CS -4.7%, HB -0.2%; P < 0.001) significantly improved in the CS group only.
conclusionsThe intervention was effective in preventing sarcopenia and/or frailty. Most physical functions and MT improved after both interventions. The HB intervention is cost-effective and may help prevent sarcopenia and/or frailty in the large older population.
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