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. 2023 Aug 22;23(1):505.
doi: 10.1186/s12877-023-04176-7.

Study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial assessing a multimodal machine-based exercise training programme in senior care facilities over 6 months - the bestform study (best function of range of motion)

M Siegrist  1 , N Schaller  2 , M Weiß  2 , J Isaak  2 , V Schmid  2 , E Köppel  2 , M Weichenberger  2 , E Mende  2 , B Haller  3 , M Halle  2   4
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Study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial assessing a multimodal machine-based exercise training programme in senior care facilities over 6 months - the bestform study (best function of range of motion)

M Siegrist et al. BMC Geriatr. .

Abstract

Background: Physical functioning is a crucial factor for independence and quality of life in old age. The aim of the "bestform-Best function of range of motion" trial is to investigate the effects of a 6 months multimodal machine-based strength, coordination and endurance training on physical function, risk of falls and health parameters in older adults.

Methods: Bestform is a cluster-randomised trial including older adults ≥ 65 years living in senior care facilities in Southern Germany. Senior care facilities are randomly allocated to the control group with usual care (n ≥ 10 care facilities) and to the intervention group (n ≥ 10 care facilities), overall including ≥ 400 seniors. Residents belonging to the intervention group are offered a supervised machine-based exercise training programme twice weekly over 45-60 min over six months in small groups, while those in the usual care facilities will not receive active intervention. The primary outcome is the change in Short Physical Performance Battery over six months between groups. Secondary outcomes are change in risk of falling, fear of falling, number of falls and fall-related injuries, physical exercise capacity, handgrip strength, body composition, cardiac function, blood parameters, quality of life, risk of sarcopenia, activities of daily living, and cognition over three and six months.

Discussion: The bestform study investigates the change in physical function between seniors performing exercise intervention versus usual care over six months. The results of the study will contribute to the development of effective physical activity concepts in senior care facilities.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04207307. Registered December 2019.

Keywords: Ageing; Exercise; Falls; Frailty; Resistance training; Retirement homes; Sarcopenia.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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CONSORT Flow diagram showing the bestform-study design and the flow of the participants
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