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Pole power: nordic walking boosts senior strength and balance

NCT ID NCT07158931

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared Nordic Walking (using poles) to regular walking in 28 adults aged 65-80 over 12 weeks. Researchers measured muscle strength, balance, fear of falling, and quality of life. The goal was to see if Nordic Walking offers extra benefits for older adults.

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Active substance
Nordic walking (a type of walking with poles)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost exercise to help seniors stay stronger, steadier, and more independent.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 28 participants. Results may not apply to all seniors, and the benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

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Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Mar 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * being between 65 and 80 years of age, * having a score of 24 or above on the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE), * and voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * a history of cerebrovascular accident, * acute retinal hemorrhage or previous ophthalmic surgery, * active infection, malignancy, * multiple organ failure, terminal illness, or a history of lower or upper extremity fracture within the last three months. * had any musculoskeletal condition that would prevent them from engaging in exercise, * a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or dementia, * a diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), * had engaged in regular exercise training (≥150 minutes per week) within the past six months.

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Geriatric rehabilitation Geriatrics

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Öziri

    Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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