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Virtual workouts for seniors: a new way to stay fit?

NCT ID NCT07299786

Symptom relief Sponsor: Fundacion Universitaria Maria Cano Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 12-week online exercise program could improve physical fitness and quality of life in older adults with multiple chronic conditions like heart disease or COPD. Thirty-four participants in Colombia took part, doing supervised aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises via Microsoft Teams. Researchers compared them to a group receiving in-home physiotherapy to see if the online approach was effective and safe.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Multicomponent exercise program (aerobic, strength, flexibility, balance) delivered via telerehabilitation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that online exercise classes are a safe and effective way to help older adults with multiple health problems stay active and independent.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The online format may not work for those without internet access or tech support.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 60 years or older. * Diagnosed with a chronic cardiorespiratory condition (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart failure, or ischemic heart disease). * May present other stable chronic comorbidities (e.g., metabolic or musculoskeletal diseases). * Medically stable and cleared by a physician to participate in moderate exercise. * Able to stand and walk independently, with or without assistive devices. * Have access to a device with an internet connection (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for online sessions. * Cognitive ability to follow instructions and communicate with the physiotherapist. * Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe dementia or cognitive impairment preventing participation. * Uncontrolled epilepsy or recent seizure history. * Recent major surgery (within the past 3 months). * Delirium or acute confusional state. * Recent acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina. * Uncontrolled arrhythmias. -Dissecting aortic aneurysm.- * Severe aortic stenosis. * Acute endocarditis or pericarditis. * Uncontrolled hypertension. -Acute thromboembolic disease.- Any medical condition or instability that, in the investigator's judgment, would make participation unsafe or inappropriate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Multiple Chronic Conditions

As listed by the trial registrant

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Multiple comorbidity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fundación Universitaria María Cano

    Envigado, Antioquia, 055420, Colombia