Physical Function in Older AdultsNCT07854860
Four-Week Multicomponent Exercise Program in Older Adults
A study testing Multicomponent Exercise Program in people with Physical Function in Older Adults and Body Composition, run by Poznan University of Physical Education at 1 site in Poland.
Trial summary
This study evaluated the effects of a four-week supervised multicomponent exercise program on physical function and body composition in older adults. Participants were allocated non-randomly to an intervention group or a control group based on their ability to attend the scheduled training sessions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 55 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Function in Older Adults, Body Composition
- What is being tested?
- Multicomponent Exercise Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 53 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePoland
- Study dates
- 10 Sep 2024to 12 Oct 2024
- 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 55 to 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 55-90 years Ability to ambulate independently without assistance from another person Ability to complete the full study protocol, including baseline and final assessments and, for the intervention group, participation in the four-week exercise program Provision of written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Medical contraindications to physical exertion Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions that could prevent safe performance of the tests or exercises Musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the previous six months Substantial balance or gait impairments requiring continuous assistance from another person Cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of instructions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Poland1 site
Poznan University of Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzow Wielkopolski
Gorzów Wielkopolski, 66-400
About this study
Official title: Effects of a 4-Week Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults: A Non-Randomised Controlled Trial
This study evaluated the effects of a four-week supervised multicomponent exercise program on physical function and body composition in older adults. Participants were allocated non-randomly to an intervention group or a control group based on their ability to attend the scheduled training sessions. The intervention group completed eight supervised 30-minute exercise sessions over four weeks, while the control group maintained their usual daily activity and did not begin a new exercise program. Physical function, muscle strength, gait, static balance, body mass, and body composition were assessed at baseline and after four weeks.
Read the detailed description
This prospective, non-randomised controlled intervention study investigated the effects of a short-term multicomponent exercise program in older adults. Participants were allocated to either an intervention group or a control group according to their ability to attend the scheduled training sessions, primarily based on logistical factors such as place of residence and travel feasibility.
The intervention consisted of eight supervised 30-minute training sessions performed twice weekly for four weeks. The program included exercises targeting muscle strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional performance. Exercise volume was progressively increased during the second half of the intervention by increasing the number of repetitions and sets.
The control group received no additional exercise intervention and was instructed to maintain usual daily activity and not initiate a new exercise program during the study period. Assessments were performed at baseline and after four weeks and included muscle strength, functional mobility, gait, static balance, body mass, and body composition.
- Being tested
- Multicomponent Exercise Program
- Keywords
- Older Adults, Multicomponent Exercise, Physical Fitness, Muscle Strength, Balance, Gait, Functional Mobility, Body Composition
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Multicomponent Exercise ProgramBehavioural
A supervised four-week multicomponent exercise program comprising eight 30-minute sessions performed twice weekly. The program included handgrip squeezing with a soft ball, hip flexion with a resistance band, glute bridges, single-leg stance with multidirectional reaching, supine trunk rotation, cervical spine mobility exercises, and stepping over an obstacle. The program was divided into two stages, with progression during weeks 3-4 achieved by increasing the number of repetitions and sets.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Multicomponent Exercise | Experimental | Participants completed a four-week supervised multicomponent exercise program consisting of eight 30-minute sessions performed twice weekly. Receives: Behavioral: Multicomponent Exercise Program |
| Control | No intervention | Participants received no additional exercise intervention between assessments and were instructed to maintain their usual daily activity levels and not begin a new exercise program. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Handgrip Strength
Change in mean bilateral handgrip strength measured with a digital hand dynamometer, expressed in kg.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Isometric Hip Flexion Strength
Change in mean bilateral isometric hip flexion strength measured using an EasyForce dynamometer, expressed in kg.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Isometric Hip Extension Strength
Change in mean bilateral isometric hip extension strength measured using an EasyForce dynamometer, expressed in kg.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Timed Up and Go Test Time
Change in time required to complete the Timed Up and Go test, expressed in seconds.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Step Length
Change in mean bilateral step length measured using the Zebris FDM-THQ instrumented treadmill, expressed in cm.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in COP Sway Area
Change in center-of-pressure sway area measured during 30-second quiet standing using a dual-plate posturographic platform, expressed in mm².
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Body Mass
Change in body mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Estimated Muscle Mass
Change in estimated muscle mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Fat Mass
Change in fat mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in Bone Mass
Change in estimated bone mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
Measured: Baseline to 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Oct 2026
- Study start10 Sep 2024
- Primary completion12 Sep 2024
- Study completion12 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical Function in Older AdultsStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 53 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07854860
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AWF-SENIORS-44024
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data underlying the reported results are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a 4-Week Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults: A Non-Randomised Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07854860
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AWF-SENIORS-44024
- Keywords
- Older Adults, Multicomponent Exercise, Physical Fitness, Muscle Strength, Balance, Gait, Functional Mobility, Body Composition
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 53 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical EducationUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Oct 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.
This study evaluated the effects of a four-week supervised multicomponent exercise program on physical function and body composition in older adults. Participants were allocated non-randomly to an intervention group or a control group based on their ability to attend the scheduled training sessions. The intervention group completed eight supervised 30-minute exercise sessions over four weeks, while the control group maintained their usual daily activity and did not begin a new exercise program. Physical function, muscle strength, gait, static balance, body mass, and body composition were assessed at baseline and after four weeks.
Detailed description
This prospective, non-randomised controlled intervention study investigated the effects of a short-term multicomponent exercise program in older adults. Participants were allocated to either an intervention group or a control group according to their ability to attend the scheduled training sessions, primarily based on logistical factors such as place of residence and travel feasibility.
The intervention consisted of eight supervised 30-minute training sessions performed twice weekly for four weeks. The program included exercises targeting muscle strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional performance. Exercise volume was progressively increased during the second half of the intervention by increasing the number of repetitions and sets.
The control group received no additional exercise intervention and was instructed to maintain usual daily activity and not initiate a new exercise program during the study period. Assessments were performed at baseline and after four weeks and included muscle strength, functional mobility, gait, static balance, body mass, and body composition.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Multicomponent Exercise | Experimental | Behavioral: Multicomponent Exercise ProgramParticipants completed a four-week supervised multicomponent exercise program consisting of eight 30-minute sessions performed twice weekly. |
| Control | No intervention | –Participants received no additional exercise intervention between assessments and were instructed to maintain their usual daily activity levels and not begin a new exercise program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 55 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Age 55-90 years Ability to ambulate independently without assistance from another person Ability to complete the full study protocol, including baseline and final assessments and, for the intervention group, participation in the four-week exercise program Provision of written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Medical contraindications to physical exertion Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions that could prevent safe performance of the tests or exercises Musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the previous six months Substantial balance or gait impairments requiring continuous assistance from another person Cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of instructions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multicomponent Exercise ProgramA supervised four-week multicomponent exercise program comprising eight 30-minute sessions performed twice weekly. The program included handgrip squeezing with a soft ball, hip flexion with a resistance band, glute bridges, single-leg stance with multidirectional reaching, supine trunk rotation, cervical spine mobility exercises, and stepping over an obstacle. The program was divided into two stages, with progression during weeks 3-4 achieved by increasing the number of repetitions and sets. | Behavioural | Multicomponent Exercise |
Primary outcome
Change in Handgrip Strength
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in mean bilateral handgrip strength measured with a digital hand dynamometer, expressed in kg.
Change in Isometric Hip Flexion Strength
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in mean bilateral isometric hip flexion strength measured using an EasyForce dynamometer, expressed in kg.
Change in Isometric Hip Extension Strength
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in mean bilateral isometric hip extension strength measured using an EasyForce dynamometer, expressed in kg.
Change in Timed Up and Go Test Time
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in time required to complete the Timed Up and Go test, expressed in seconds.
Change in Step Length
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in mean bilateral step length measured using the Zebris FDM-THQ instrumented treadmill, expressed in cm.
Change in COP Sway Area
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in center-of-pressure sway area measured during 30-second quiet standing using a dual-plate posturographic platform, expressed in mm².
Change in Body Mass
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in body mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
Change in Estimated Muscle Mass
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in estimated muscle mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
Change in Fat Mass
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in fat mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
Change in Bone Mass
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks
Change in estimated bone mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, expressed in kg.
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 2 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data underlying the reported results are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Multicomponent Exercise Program in people with Physical Function in Older Adults and Body Composition, run by Poznan University of Physical Education at 1 site in Poland.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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 2 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 1 site in Poland. 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 Handgrip Strength (time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 2 Oct 2026.