Ping-Pong prescription: 12-Week table tennis trial aims to improve health for people with disabilities

NCT ID NCT07671807

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week adapted table tennis program can improve physical and mental health in adults with disabilities. Forty participants aged 18-75 will take part in weekly 2-hour group sessions led by a professional coach. The researchers will measure changes in muscle strength, lung function, flexibility, anxiety, and more.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

adapted table tennis training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, fun way to improve fitness, lung function, and mental well-being for people with disabilities.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is short (12 weeks), so long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

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    Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 807, Taiwan

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