Can exercise ease chronic pain in seniors? new study tests two approaches

NCT ID NCT06667830

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Aveiro University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two different exercise programs in 70 older adults (60+) with chronic muscle or joint pain. One program combined aerobic, balance, and isometric exercises; the other added nerve mobilization techniques. Participants exercised twice a week for 10 weeks. Researchers measured pain severity, physical function, and performance at the start, end of the program, and 3 months later to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: physical exercise program and neural mobilization techniques
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple, non-drug exercise programs effectively reduce pain and improve mobility in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs require ongoing effort and may not work for all types of pain.

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CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

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Locations

Department of Medical Sciences (University of Aveiro), Campus Universitário de Santiago, Agra do Crasto, Edifício 30

Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

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