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Five minutes a day to stronger legs? a trial puts brief daily training to the test in older adults

NCT ID NCT06396247

Disease control Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a simple five-minute daily routine of functional resistance exercises — like stepping onto a step and standing up from a chair — can improve leg strength and walking ability in older adults who have trouble walking a quarter mile. Researchers will randomly assign 360 participants to either do the exercises every day for a year or receive the training later. The goal is to see if such a short daily commitment can make a real difference in mobility and independence.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a daily five-minute functional resistance training program called FAST (Functional Activity Strength Training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, time-efficient exercise program to help older adults maintain or improve their ability to walk and stay independent.
What could go wrong
The training is brief and low-intensity, so it may not be enough to produce meaningful improvements. The trial also relies on self-reported difficulty walking, which may not capture all cases.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

About 360 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported difficulty or inability to walk ¼ mile Exclusion Criteria: * Chest pain on the PAR-Q

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Conditions

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Mobility Limitation

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Mobility limitation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn State College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States

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