Mail-Order exercise: a simple program that could keep older women out of the hospital
NCT ID NCT02425345
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a physical activity program delivered by mail and website could improve the health of nearly 50,000 older women already in the Women's Health Initiative. The program included aerobic, balance, strength, and flexibility exercises, and encouraged reducing sitting time. Researchers tracked heart attacks, strokes, fractures, falls, and physical function to see if this low-cost approach could make a real difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
physical activity program (aerobic, balance, strength, flexibility exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple, mail-based exercise program helps older women stay independent and avoid serious health events like heart attacks and falls.
What could go wrong
This is a large completed trial, but results may not apply to all older women, and participants may not have stuck with the program long-term. The intervention is low-risk, but any new exercise carries a small chance of injury.
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