Mobility and strength training with and without protein supplements for pre-frail/frail older people with low protein intake: maximising mobility and strength training (MMoST) feasibility randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The first objective was to establish the feasibility of conducting a definitive trial to evaluate the effectiveness of mobility and strength training with or without protein supplements for pre-frail/frail older people with low protein intake. The second objective was to finalise outcome measures for a definitive trial.

Design

Multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Setting and participants

Four National Health Service (NHS) community trust physiotherapy departments. We recruited via clinical caseloads, an existing cohort study and community advertising. Participants were adults aged ≥60 years, frail or pre-frail, reporting walking difficulties or slow walking and low protein intake (<1 g protein/kg of body weight (kgBW)/day). The recruitment t

SUBMITTER: Williamson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781993 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature