Simple tests may reveal hidden fitness in seniors

NCT ID NCT06062784

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at 64 adults over age 65 to see if easy, bedside checks of physical function and muscle size can predict overall fitness. Participants did a cycling test to measure their maximum oxygen use. The goal was to find simpler ways to assess fitness without special equipment.

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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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