SarcopeniaNCT07741786
PNF Versus Conventional Exercise in Older Women at Increased Risk of Sarcopenia
A study testing Conventional Exercise Program and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises in people with Sarcopenia, run by Uşak University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Age-related declines in muscle strength and physical performance may impair balance, mobility, and independence in older adults. Exercise may help preserve these functions; however, thethe comparative benefits of PNF-based exercise versus conventional exercise remain unclear in older women who screen positive for… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sarcopenia
- What is being tested?
- Conventional Exercise Program and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2022to 1 Aug 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Female sex.
- Age 65 years or older.
- SARC-F score of 4 or higher.
- Ability to participate safely in the prescribed exercise programme.
- Completion of the baseline assessment.
- Written informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Clinically significant musculoskeletal pain, new-onset gait disturbance, or another active condition requiring additional treatment.
- Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorders, vertigo, or other major neurological diseases that could affect balance, gait, mobility, or physical performance.
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease.
- Any condition precluding safe participation in the exercise programme.
- Participation in a regular exercise programme during the preceding six months.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites
Facility Name: Uşak Training and Research Hospital
Uşak, Uşak, 64100
Usak Training and Research Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Uşak
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Conventional Exercise on Balance, Mobility, and Fall-Related Outcomes in Older Older Women at Increased Risk of Sarcopenia
Age-related declines in muscle strength and physical performance may impair balance, mobility, and independence in older adults. Exercise may help preserve these functions; however, thethe comparative benefits of PNF-based exercise versus conventional exercise remain unclear in older women who screen positive for sarcopenia risk.
This randomized study compared a PNF-based exercise program with conventional exercise in community-dwelling women aged 65 years or older with SARC-F scores of 4 or higher. Although all participants screened positive for sarcopenia risk, none met the criteria for confirmed sarcopenia according to the revised European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People framework (EWGSOP2). Forty participants were randomly allocated to two groups, with 20 participants in each group. Thirty-four participants completed the study and were included in the analysis, with 17 participants in each group.
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Both groups followed a 10-week exercise program comprising three sessions per week, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home, with adherence monitored through weekly telephone follow-up.
The conventional exercise program included lower-extremity strengthening, balance training, functional mobility exercises, sit-to-stand practice, gait exercises, and stretching. The PNF-based program incorporated diagonal and multiplanar movement patterns and task-oriented functional movements into conventional therapeutic exercises. Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation were used only during the first three supervised sessions.
Participants were assessed at baseline and at one and three months after completion of the 10-week program. Outcomes included balance, functional mobility, walking capacity, lower-extremity functional strength, stair performance, falls efficacy, and depressive symptoms. Assessments included the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, 6-Minute Walk Test, Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, stair ascent and descent test, Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale, and 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale.
Read the detailed description
Age-related declines in muscle strength and physical performance may contribute to impaired balance, mobility limitations, and reduced independence. A positive sarcopenia screening result does not establish a diagnosis of sarcopenia. This study focused on community-dwelling older women who screened positive for sarcopenia risk using the SARC-F questionnaire but did not meet EWGSOP2 criteria for confirmed sarcopenia.
The rationale for the study was to investigate whether incorporating proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) principles into a predominantly home-based exercise program provides additional functional benefits compared with conventional therapeutic exercise of comparable duration and frequency.
This prospective, single-center, two-arm randomized study was conducted at the outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology Clinic of Uşak Training and Research Hospital, Uşak, Türkiye. Participants were women aged 65 years or older with SARC-F scores of 4 or higher who could safely participate in the prescribed exercise program. Participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio using a computer-generated random-number table.
Both groups followed a 10-week program consisting of three approximately 45-minute sessions per week. The first three sessions were supervised by a physiotherapist at the clinic to demonstrate the exercises, correct performance, and prepare participants for independent practice. Subsequent sessions were performed at home, with weekly telephone follow-up to monitor adherence and address participants' questions. Exercise intensity and progression were individualized according to functional capacity and clinical tolerance.
The PNF-based program incorporated diagonal and multiplanar movement patterns, coordinated neuromuscular activation, and task-oriented functional movements into conventional therapeutic exercises. Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation were restricted to the first three supervised clinic sessions. Home sessions used PNF-derived movement patterns that participants could perform independently.
Participants and treating physiotherapists could not be blinded because of the nature of the interventions. Outcome assessments were performed by a physician who was not involved in delivering the exercise programs.
Assessments were conducted before the intervention and at one and three months after completion of the 10-week program to examine functional changes and their persistence beyond the intervention period. Outcomes covered balance, functional mobility, walking capacity, sit-to-stand and stair performance, falls efficacy, and depressive symptoms.
Forty participants were randomized, and 34 completed the study. Analyses included participants with complete data, without imputation of missing follow-up measurements. The trial was retrospectively registered, and between-group outcome analyses were interpreted as exploratory.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Being tested
- Conventional Exercise Program, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises
- Keywords
- Sarcopenia, PNF exercises, Balance, Fear of falling, Resistance exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Sarcopenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional Exercise ProgramBehavioural
Participants received a conventional therapeutic exercise program including lower-extremity strengthening, balance training, functional mobility exercises, sit-to-stand practice, gait exercises, and stretching. The program comprised three sessions per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home, with adherence monitored through weekly telephone follow-up. Exercise intensity and progression were individualized according to each participant's functional capacity and clinical tolerance.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ExercisesBehavioural
Also called PNF Exercises
Participants received proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises program. The PNF intervention included diagonal movement patterns, proprioceptive stimulation, coordinated neuromuscular activation, manual resistance, and task-oriented functional movement patterns designed to improve postural control, balance, gait, and lower-extremity functional performance. The program was performed three days per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes.Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation techniques were applied only during the first three supervised clinic sessions. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home using PNF-derived movement patterns taught at the clinic. Adherence was monitored through weekly telephone follow-up.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ARM 1 / Conventional Exercise Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group received a conventional exercise program including lower-extremity strengthening, balance training, functional mobility exercises, sit-to-stand practice, gait exercises, and stretching. The program comprised three sessions per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home, with adherence monitored through weekly telephone follow-up. Exercise intensity and progression were individualized according to each participant's functional capacity and clinical tolerance. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional Exercise Program |
| PNF-Based Exercise Program | Experimental | Participants in this group received a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)-based exercise program. The program emphasized diagonal and multiplanar movement patterns, coordinated neuromuscular activation, and task-oriented functional movements targeting postural control, balance, gait, and lower-extremity performance.
The program comprised three sessions per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation techniques were applied only during these supervised sessions. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home using PNF-derived movement patterns taught at the clinic. Adherence was monitored through weekly telephone follow-up. Progression was individualized according to functional improvement. Receives: Behavioral: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Berg Balance Scale score
Balance function was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale. Scores were measured at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
Measured: Baseline and 1 and 3 months after completion of the 10-week exercise programm
Secondary outcomes (6)
Change in Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale score
Description: Fear of falling was assessed using the Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale. Scores were measured at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
Measured: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after completion of the 10-week exercise programme
Change in Timed Up and Go Test performance
Description: Functional mobility and dynamic balance were assessed using the Timed Up and Go Test. Completion time were measured at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed. Lower completion times indicated better functional mobility. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
Measured: Baseline and 1 and 3 months completion of the 10-week exercise programme
Change in 6-Minute Walk Test distance
Description: Walking capacity was assessed using the 6-Minute Walk Test. Walking distance, measured in meters, was recorded at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme. Greater distances indicated better walking capacity. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
Measured: recorded at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme.
Change in Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test time
Description: Lower-extremity functional performance was assessed using the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test. Completion time, measured in seconds, was recorded at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after t the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme. Lower completion times indicated better functional performance. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
Measured: Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after initiation of the 10-week exercise programme.
Change in stair ascent and descent test time
Description: Functional stair performance was assessed using a stair ascent and descent test. Completion time, measured in seconds, was recorded at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after the 10-week exercise programme. Lower completion times indicated better stair performance. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
Measured: Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the third-month of the 10-week exercise programme.
Change in Geriatric Depression Scale score
Description: Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale. Scores were measured at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessmen the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme. Lower scores indicated fewer depressive symptoms. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
Measured: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after completion of the 10-week exercise programme
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Aug 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2022
- Primary completion15 May 2023
- Study completion1 Aug 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for SarcopeniaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Forty participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to two parallel groups using a computer-generated random-number table, with 20 participants assigned to a conventional exercise group and 20 to a PNF-based exercise group.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uşak University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nihal Yilmaz, Uşak University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07741786
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 135-135-09
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared because the ethics approval and informed consent documents did not include permission for external sharing of individual-level data. Aggregate study results may be made available from the corresponding investigator upon reasonable request, subject to institutional and ethical regulations.
Publications
• Pereira MP, Gonc¸alves M Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Improves Balance and Knee Extensors Strength of Older Fallers. International Scholarly Research Network ISRN Rehabilitation. Volume 2012, Article ID 402612, 7 pages
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Conventional Exercise on Balance, Mobility, and Fall-Related Outcomes in Older Older Women at Increased Risk of Sarcopenia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07741786
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 135-135-09
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Keywords
- Sarcopenia, PNF exercises, Balance, Fear of falling, Resistance exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uşak UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Age-related declines in muscle strength and physical performance may impair balance, mobility, and independence in older adults. Exercise may help preserve these functions; however, thethe comparative benefits of PNF-based exercise versus conventional exercise remain unclear in older women who screen positive for sarcopenia risk.
This randomized study compared a PNF-based exercise program with conventional exercise in community-dwelling women aged 65 years or older with SARC-F scores of 4 or higher. Although all participants screened positive for sarcopenia risk, none met the criteria for confirmed sarcopenia according to the revised European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People framework (EWGSOP2). Forty participants were randomly allocated to two groups, with 20 participants in each group. Thirty-four participants completed the study and were included in the analysis, with 17 participants in each group.
Both groups followed a 10-week exercise program comprising three sessions per week, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home, with adherence monitored through weekly telephone follow-up.
The conventional exercise program included lower-extremity strengthening, balance training, functional mobility exercises, sit-to-stand practice, gait exercises, and stretching. The PNF-based program incorporated diagonal and multiplanar movement patterns and task-oriented functional movements into conventional therapeutic exercises. Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation were used only during the first three supervised sessions.
Participants were assessed at baseline and at one and three months after completion of the 10-week program. Outcomes included balance, functional mobility, walking capacity, lower-extremity functional strength, stair performance, falls efficacy, and depressive symptoms. Assessments included the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, 6-Minute Walk Test, Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, stair ascent and descent test, Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale, and 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale.
Detailed description
Age-related declines in muscle strength and physical performance may contribute to impaired balance, mobility limitations, and reduced independence. A positive sarcopenia screening result does not establish a diagnosis of sarcopenia. This study focused on community-dwelling older women who screened positive for sarcopenia risk using the SARC-F questionnaire but did not meet EWGSOP2 criteria for confirmed sarcopenia.
The rationale for the study was to investigate whether incorporating proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) principles into a predominantly home-based exercise program provides additional functional benefits compared with conventional therapeutic exercise of comparable duration and frequency.
This prospective, single-center, two-arm randomized study was conducted at the outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology Clinic of Uşak Training and Research Hospital, Uşak, Türkiye. Participants were women aged 65 years or older with SARC-F scores of 4 or higher who could safely participate in the prescribed exercise program. Participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio using a computer-generated random-number table.
Both groups followed a 10-week program consisting of three approximately 45-minute sessions per week. The first three sessions were supervised by a physiotherapist at the clinic to demonstrate the exercises, correct performance, and prepare participants for independent practice. Subsequent sessions were performed at home, with weekly telephone follow-up to monitor adherence and address participants' questions. Exercise intensity and progression were individualized according to functional capacity and clinical tolerance.
The PNF-based program incorporated diagonal and multiplanar movement patterns, coordinated neuromuscular activation, and task-oriented functional movements into conventional therapeutic exercises. Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation were restricted to the first three supervised clinic sessions. Home sessions used PNF-derived movement patterns that participants could perform independently.
Participants and treating physiotherapists could not be blinded because of the nature of the interventions. Outcome assessments were performed by a physician who was not involved in delivering the exercise programs.
Assessments were conducted before the intervention and at one and three months after completion of the 10-week program to examine functional changes and their persistence beyond the intervention period. Outcomes covered balance, functional mobility, walking capacity, sit-to-stand and stair performance, falls efficacy, and depressive symptoms.
Forty participants were randomized, and 34 completed the study. Analyses included participants with complete data, without imputation of missing follow-up measurements. The trial was retrospectively registered, and between-group outcome analyses were interpreted as exploratory.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Forty participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to two parallel groups using a computer-generated random-number table, with 20 participants assigned to a conventional exercise group and 20 to a PNF-based exercise group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ARM 1 / Conventional Exercise Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Conventional Exercise ProgramParticipants in this group received a conventional exercise program including lower-extremity strengthening, balance training, functional mobility exercises, sit-to-stand practice, gait exercises, and stretching. The program comprised three sessions per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home, with adherence monitored through weekly telephone follow-up. Exercise intensity and progression were individualized according to each participant's functional capacity and clinical tolerance. |
| PNF-Based Exercise Program | Experimental | Behavioral: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ExercisesParticipants in this group received a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)-based exercise program. The program emphasized diagonal and multiplanar movement patterns, coordinated neuromuscular activation, and task-oriented functional movements targeting postural control, balance, gait, and lower-extremity performance. The program comprised three sessions per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation techniques were applied only during these supervised sessions. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home using PNF-derived movement patterns taught at the clinic. Adherence was monitored through weekly telephone follow-up. Progression was individualized according to functional improvement. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Female sex.
- Age 65 years or older.
- SARC-F score of 4 or higher.
- Ability to participate safely in the prescribed exercise programme.
- Completion of the baseline assessment.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Clinically significant musculoskeletal pain, new-onset gait disturbance, or another active condition requiring additional treatment.
- Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorders, vertigo, or other major neurological diseases that could affect balance, gait, mobility, or physical performance.
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease.
- Any condition precluding safe participation in the exercise programme.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Exercise ProgramParticipants received a conventional therapeutic exercise program including lower-extremity strengthening, balance training, functional mobility exercises, sit-to-stand practice, gait exercises, and stretching. The program comprised three sessions per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were conducted at the clinic under physiotherapist supervision. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home, with adherence monitored through weekly telephone follow-up. Exercise intensity and progression were individualized according to each participant's functional capacity and clinical tolerance. | Behavioural | ARM 1 / Conventional Exercise Group |
| Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ExercisesAlso: PNF ExercisesParticipants received proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises program. The PNF intervention included diagonal movement patterns, proprioceptive stimulation, coordinated neuromuscular activation, manual resistance, and task-oriented functional movement patterns designed to improve postural control, balance, gait, and lower-extremity functional performance. The program was performed three days per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes.Manual contacts, manual resistance, and hands-on facilitation techniques were applied only during the first three supervised clinic sessions. The remaining sessions were performed independently at home using PNF-derived movement patterns taught at the clinic. Adherence was monitored through weekly telephone follow-up. | Behavioural | PNF-Based Exercise Program |
Primary outcome
Change in Berg Balance Scale score
Time frame: Baseline and 1 and 3 months after completion of the 10-week exercise programm
Balance function was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale. Scores were measured at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme. Changes over time and differences between the groups were analyzed.
6 secondary outcomes
Change in Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale score
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after completion of the 10-week exercise programme
Change in Timed Up and Go Test performance
Time frame: Baseline and 1 and 3 months completion of the 10-week exercise programme
Change in 6-Minute Walk Test distance
Time frame: recorded at baseline, at the first-month assessment, and at the third-month assessment after completion of the 10-week exercise programme.
Change in Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test time
Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after initiation of the 10-week exercise programme.
Change in stair ascent and descent test time
Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the third-month of the 10-week exercise programme.
Change in Geriatric Depression Scale score
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after completion of the 10-week exercise programme
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Oct 2026.
- Background• Pereira MP, Gonc¸alves M Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Improves Balance and Knee Extensors Strength of Older Fallers. International Scholarly Research Network ISRN Rehabilitation. Volume 2012, Article ID 402612, 7 pages
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because the ethics approval and informed consent documents did not include permission for external sharing of individual-level data. Aggregate study results may be made available from the corresponding investigator upon reasonable request, subject to institutional and ethical regulations.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Conventional Exercise Program and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises in people with Sarcopenia, run by Uşak University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Berg Balance Scale score (time frame: Baseline and 1 and 3 months after completion of the 10-week exercise programm). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07741786, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Oct 2026.