A Biopsychosocial Approach to Improving Multidimensional Frailty Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Frailty is a common clinical syndrome that is becoming increasingly important as populations age worldwide. Individuals who are frail are at a higher risk for negative outcomes, such as falls, disability, hospitalizations, and even death. The understanding of frailty has evolved from a straightforward concept to a complex model that includes physical, psychological, cognitive, and social factors. Since frailty is not static and can change over time, early interventions can be beneficial. Nevertheless, research in this area has been challenging due to a lack of agreement on what frailty encompasses and an inadequate understanding of how its different components interact. Defining frailty as a multidimensional issue is essential to recognize the adverse effects that can arise from medical, psychological, and social influences. However, recent studies have not sufficiently addressed how these different aspects work together or developed effective multidimensional interventions.

NCT Number	NCT06741878
Lead Sponsor	Hong Kong Baptist University Collaborators: Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tung Wah College, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, Constructor University
Conditions	Frailty in Older Adults
Enrollment	308 participants
Start Date	2025-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-12-19