New survey aims to understand why seniors exercise—or Don't
NCT ID NCT07562880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether a questionnaire about exercise-related health beliefs, originally designed for adults, works well for people aged 65 and older. Researchers will interview 200 seniors face-to-face to check the scale's accuracy and reliability. The goal is to create a trusted tool to measure older adults' attitudes toward exercise, which could help improve future health programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a reliable tool for researchers and doctors to understand older adults' beliefs about exercise, helping design better physical activity programs for seniors.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational validation study, not a treatment trial. It does not test any therapy or intervention, so it cannot directly improve health. The scale may not work equally well for all older adults.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Indıvıduals who 65 years of age or older
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years of age or older, * Volunteering to participate in the research * Not having a disease that affects cognitive function * Being able to understand the questions asked by the researchers * Volunteering Exclusion Criteria: * Severe vision/hearing loss, * Having cognitive diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's, etc. * Inability to walk * Not being a volunteer
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Balıkesir University
Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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