Simple tests may gauge fitness in seniors

NCT ID NCT06062784

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 64 adults over 65 to see if easy bedside tests—like measuring muscle size with ultrasound—can predict cardiorespiratory fitness. Participants did a cycling test to measure their maximum oxygen uptake. The goal is to find simpler ways to assess fitness without expensive equipment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to simpler, cheaper ways to estimate fitness in older adults without expensive lab tests.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study. The bedside tests may not be accurate enough to replace standard fitness testing in all older adults.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology (COMAP), University of Nottingham

Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3DT, United Kingdom

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