Home workouts may keep seniors on their feet longer

NCT ID NCT06901700

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether older adults (ages 65–80) can improve their leg muscle power, strength, and balance by doing simple body-weight exercises at home three times a week for eight weeks. Forty participants will be split into an exercise group and a health-education-only group. Researchers will measure stair-climbing speed, sit-to-stand time, balance, and fall confidence to see if the home program works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: home-based lower extremity muscle power training (body-weight exercises)
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple home exercise program could help older adults maintain leg strength, balance, and confidence, potentially reducing falls and preserving independence.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are unsupervised at home, so adherence and safety depend on each person.

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Locations

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
RECRUITING

Taipei, 112, Taiwan

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