Can a simple exercise routine keep seniors on their feet?

NCT ID NCT04207307

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Technical University of Munich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 6-month exercise program for older adults living in retirement homes. The program included strength, balance, and endurance training twice a week. Researchers measured changes in mobility, balance, and quality of life in 404 participants. The goal was to see if regular exercise helps maintain independence and reduce falls.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: multimodal exercise program (machine-based resistance, coordination, and endurance training)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help older adults in retirement homes maintain independence and reduce fall risk through a structured exercise program.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial with 404 participants, but results may not apply to all older adults, and benefits may vary based on individual health and adherence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty Motor Activity Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MOBILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technichal University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria, 80992, Germany

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