Home workouts may keep seniors on their feet longer
NCT ID NCT06901700
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
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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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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
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