Can a simple heart test predict who benefits most from exercise in old age?
NCT ID NCT07702227
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how healthy older adults aged 60 to 81 respond to a 12-week exercise program that includes walking, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a control group. The researchers measure changes in walking distance, leg strength, and mobility, and also check heart rate variability to see if it can predict who improves the most. The goal is to find simple ways to personalize exercise programs for older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a 12-week supervised multicomponent exercise program including aerobic walking, resistance, balance, agility, and flexibility exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify simple markers that predict which older adults benefit most from exercise, allowing for more personalized fitness programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage exploratory study with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to all older adults, and the link between heart rate variability and exercise response may not be clear.
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Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Çanakkale, 17100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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