Can exercise help older caregivers? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07653061
First seen Jun 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a six-month physical activity program designed for older family caregivers (aged 65+) is practical and well-received. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a control group receiving health education. The study will measure recruitment, adherence, and acceptability, and explore effects on physical activity, function, and well-being.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for FEASIBILITY STUDIES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Tampere University
Tampere, 33520, Finland
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Physical activity program (supervised group and remote exercise sessions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a tailored exercise program is practical and beneficial for older caregivers, paving the way for larger studies to improve their health and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (50 participants) focused on feasibility, not on proving effectiveness. Results may not apply to all caregivers, and adherence to the program could be low.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.