Chair yoga and stretching may boost sleep in seniors
NCT ID NCT07181460
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a regular, low-intensity exercise program can improve sleep quality in people aged 65 and older. Eighteen participants will do safe movements like chair exercises, balance work, and stretching. Researchers will measure sleep changes using questionnaires and physical tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-intensity exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small trial (18 people) with no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. Exercise may not improve sleep for all participants.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yeditepe University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)
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