Clinical trials: Effects of Exercise on Older Adults, active
Sedentary Behavior / Physical Inactivity, Aging
Effects of Different Amounts of Plyometric Exercise Without Jumping in Physically Inactive Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether different amounts of plyometric exercise without jumping can improve lower-limb muscle strength, power, and muscle and tendon mechanical properties in sedentary and/or…
- Trial name
- NJPT-OLDER (NCT07891000)
- Testing
- High-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training, Low-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Aging, Balance Control in Elderly
Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises-which simultaneously target cognitive and motor functions-delivered via telerehabilitation on fall risk, balance, cognitive functions, and sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance Control in Elderly, Sleep Disorder (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT07472101
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation Based Dual-Task Exercises, Educational Brochure and Phone Follow-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
Stroke
Effects of Otago Exercises and Systematic Desensitization on Balance,Fall Risk and Basophobia Among Post Stroke Patients
The aim of the study is to determine the combined effects of Otago exercises and systematic desensitization on balance, fall risk, and basophobia among post-stroke older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07063368
- Testing
- Otago exercises and systematic desensitization with routine physical therapy, Otago Exercises and Routine physical Therapy, Systematic desensitization and routine physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Resistance Exercise Training in Individuals Aged 60 and Older With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The aging population in Chile and worldwide is increasing, with older people expected to represent 32.1% of the population by 2050.
- Trial name
- RET-MCI (NCT06470568)
- Testing
- Progressive Resistance exercise training
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction
Effects of Rehabilitative Exergame Training on Foot Muscle Activity, Balance, and Mobility in Older Adults
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 healthy older adults residing in private and public nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction, Sarcopenia, Age-Related Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- EXG-FOOT (NCT07357662)
- Testing
- Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training, Conventional Functional Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University
Aging, Supplementation
Aquatic Power Training Dosing Strategies and Creatine Supplementation in Older Adults
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of different aquatic power training dosing strategies and creatine supplementation on functional and multisystem adaptations in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Supplementation, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07914270
- Testing
- Time-Based Aquatic Power Training + Creatine, Sedentary Control + Creatine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Facail Skin Aging
Facial Exercise and Daily Habit Modification Program for Skin Quality and Wrinkle Severity in Middle-Aged Women
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week program combining facial muscle exercises and daily habit modification for improving skin quality and reducing wrinkle severity in middle-aged women.
- Trial name
- NCT07792460
- Testing
- Facial Exercise and Daily Habit Modification Program
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zakho
Rheumatoid Arthritis
STudying Ageing in Rheumatic Diseases (STAR)
The primary objective of the STAR study is to investigate how measures of disease activity and measures for cognition, physical activity and performance behave in ageing population controls and patients with rheumatoid arthritis…
- Trial name
- NCT05463666
- Testing
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 840 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Frailty, Dementia
Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes (MOVE4CARE)
Can a multicomponent exercise program significantly improve physical and cognitive function and reduce fall rates among nursing home residents? To address this question, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of a…
- Trial name
- MOVE4CARE (NCT07392944)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise intervention, stretching and relaxation program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)
WhatsApp Radio Taiso Exercise Program for Adults Aged 60+
The aim of this research is to examine the contribution of the Radio Taiso exercise program, offered via the WhatsApp application, to the process of establishing exercise habits in individuals aged 60 and over, and to evaluate…
- Trial name
- NCT07497529
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
The Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance in Older Adults With Low Back Pain
This research aims to investigate the effect of a core stabilization exercise programme, combined with usual physiotherapy care, on balance in older adults, aged over 65 years with chronic non-specific low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07839052
- Testing
- Core stabilisation exercises + usual physiotherapy care, Usual physiotherapy care + general exercise programme
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of West Attica
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Low-intensity Physical-cognitive Exercise and Cognitive Function
This study aims to examine the effects of low-intensity, combined physical-cognitive exercise on cognitive function of older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and identify the mechanisms by which this exercise protocol…
- Trial name
- NCT06201533
- Testing
- combined physical-cognitive exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University
Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time
Effects of Virtual Reality Exergaming on Reaction Time, Physical Performance, and Muscle Activity in Children
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of virtual reality (VR) exergaming on reaction time, physical performance, balance, and muscle activity in children aged 10-14 years with different athletic…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- PED-VR-EMG (NCT07916155)
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Babes-Bolyai University
Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults
Effects of Exercise, Cognitive Training, and Their Combination in Institutionalized Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if physical exercise, cognitive stimulation, or a combination of both can improve mobility, cognitive function, and psychosocial well-being in institutionalized older adults aged 65 and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults, Cognitive Abilities, Mobility and Independence
- Trial name
- NCT07082504
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Program, Cognitive Stimulation Program, Combined Physical Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Sacropenic Obesity
Effects of the EatWelLog App on Enhancing Diet Management for Older Adults With Sarcopenic Obesity
Background: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) affects 10% of older adults increased to 23% of those 75+, raising health risks and health cost.
- Trial name
- NCT07867795
- Testing
- Dietary Modification programme, Exercise Training, The EatWelLog App
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Exergaming, Exercise Therapy
Comparative Effects Of Exergaming And Otago Exercise On Anticipatory Postural Control And Sensory Integration In Older Adults
This study explores whether non-immersive, interactive Exergaming using Xbox Kinect can go beyond conventional exercise by actively training the brain and body to react faster, balance smarter, and move more confidently.
- Conditions
- Exergaming, Exercise Therapy, Frail Elderly, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07308353
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Program, Exergaming
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Chronic Pain, Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Effects of Exercise Snacking on Physical Fitness, Cognition, and Pain in Institutionalized Older Adults
This study aims to compare the effects of two different exercise approaches on health and well-being in older adults living in residential care facilities.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Physical Fitness in Older Adults
- Trial name
- EXSNAKS (NCT07335068)
- Testing
- Exercise Snacks, Conventional Exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ivan Patrício
Balance Disorders, Fall
Action Observation and Exercise for Balance in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial.
The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of combining action observation with a therapeutic exercise program to improve balance and prevent falls in adults aged ≥65 with low to moderate fall risk.
- Conditions
- Balance Disorders, Fall, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Exercise
- Trial name
- AOBAL (NCT07199790)
- Testing
- Action observation videos, Therapeutic exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS
Comparative Effects of Exercises on Reactive Balance and Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This randomized clinical trial is comparing the effects of sensory perturbation and dual task training in combination with square-stepping exercises on reactive balance and fall risk in community-dwelling older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07920432
- Testing
- Square-Stepping Exercises (SSE) with Sensory Perturbation, Square Stepping Exercises (SSE) with Dual-Task Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Management and Technology Lahore
Hypertension, Hypertension (HTN)
Effects of Beetroot Extract on Blood Pressure and Exercise in Hypertensive Older Women
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the acute effects of beetroot extract in older women with high blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT07444138
- Testing
- Beetroot Extract (Nitrate-rich), Exercise, Rest (Control Condition)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- São Paulo State University