Structured exercise prescription may help seniors stay active and feel better
NCT ID NCT07394790
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized 12-week exercise program, including aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility training, can improve physical fitness and quality of life in adults aged 65 and older living in rural areas. Participants will be compared to a control group that receives standard advice to walk 30 minutes daily. The goal is to see if a structured, prescribed program offers more benefits than simple walking advice.
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 Prescription Program (aerobic, strength, respiratory, flexibility, and balance training)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, effective way for older adults to improve their fitness and quality of life through a structured exercise program in primary care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (210 participants) focused on a specific rural population, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires motivation and attendance, which may be challenging for some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro de Salud de Villoria
RECRUITINGVilloría, Salamanca, 37339, Spain
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