Can walking with poles help seniors displaced by war?
NCT ID NCT06404216
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a Nordic walking group program could improve the physical and mental health of older adults who were evacuated from their homes to Haifa. Twenty-four participants aged 65 and older took part in 16 guided walking sessions over two months. Researchers measured their step counts, physical fitness, and mental well-being to see if the program was feasible and beneficial.
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Active substance
Nordic walking group training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help evacuated seniors stay active and feel better mentally.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 24 participants and no comparison group, so results may not be reliable or apply to others.
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Locations
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Dan Carmel Hotel
Haifa, 34642, Israel