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
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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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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGKaohsiung City, Taiwan, 807, Taiwan
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