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Agility drills may sharpen both body and mind in seniors

NCT ID NCT05531396

Prevention Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether agility training, a type of exercise that involves quick changes in speed and direction, can improve physical performance, cognitive function, and brain activity in healthy adults over 65. Participants are randomly assigned to either an 8-week agility training program or a health education group. Researchers measure agility, physical function, thinking skills, and brain activity before and after the program, with a follow-up one month later.

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Active substance
Agility training, a structured exercise program involving changes in speed and direction, delivered in 60-minute sessions twice a week for 8 weeks.
What this could lead to
If it works, agility training could offer a time-efficient way to improve both physical and cognitive health in older adults, potentially reducing fall risk and supporting independent living.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 57 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training is demanding and may not suit everyone, and any benefits might fade after the program ends.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

57 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. older than 65 years old 2. score of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥ 24 3. able to walk independently for more than 30 meters without assistive aids 4. able to follow orders Exclusion Criteria: 1. poorly controlled or unstable systematic disease 2. has a history of central nervous system disease 3. currently taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety, or other psychiatric drugs that may affect blood flow in the brain 4. has other medical conditions for which exercise is contraindicated; (5) subjects with achromatopsia.

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Elderly Healthy

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Locations

  • National Taiwan University

    Taipei, Taiwan

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