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Could a fitness club workout ease loneliness in older women?

NCT ID NCT07789080

Prevention Sponsor: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 16-week supervised group exercise program in fitness clubs can reduce loneliness and improve well-being in women aged 75 and older who live alone and are not very active. Researchers will compare three groups: one doing supervised group exercise, one with a gym membership for independent exercise, and one continuing usual activities. The study measures loneliness, quality of life, mental health, and physical fitness before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Supervised group exercise in fitness clubs
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, community-based way to ease loneliness and improve health in older women living alone.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and short, and the benefits of group exercise over independent exercise may not be clear. Results depend on participants sticking with the program.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 213 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

75 to 100 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged ≥75 years * Currently living alone for at least four months (including widowed or single women) * Residing at home in Oslo with convenient access to participating SATS fitness clubs in the Nordre Aker or Vestre Aker districts * Participating in \<60 minutes per week of planned, structured exercise at moderate-to-vigorous intensity, whether individually or in an organized setting (excluding recreational walking and other habitual physical activity) Exclusion Criteria: * Dementia or other cognitive impairment * Diseases that are contraindicated for exercise or testing (such as unstable angina, recent heart attack, uncontrolled arrhythmia, or recent coronary bypass surgery)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Healthy ageing Loneliness Physical inactivity Social isolation in older adults

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Oslo, Oslo, 0863, Norway

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