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Mail-Order exercise: a simple program that could keep older women out of the hospital
Disease control CompletedThis 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 …
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking yourself into fitness: could Self-Talk boost walking in seniors?
Prevention CompletedThis trial tests whether adding structured self-talk to a wearable-assisted walking program can help older adults become more physically active and improve their physical function. Sixty community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to one of three groups:…
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: CHENG-EN WU • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot suit boosts senior walking in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a powered leg exoskeleton can improve walking speed and ease for older adults aged 65 to 75. Forty participants will walk with and without the device to see if it helps them move faster and more comfortably. The goal is to find new ways to support mobilit…
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: Hunan Normal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A mental workout before surgery: could problem-solving coaching speed recovery in seniors?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tests whether problem-solving therapy (PST) — a form of coaching that helps people tackle challenges step by step — is practical and acceptable for older adults preparing for major surgery. Participants aged 65 and older who show mild depressive symptoms or lack …
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple breathing training may ease heart failure symptoms in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a 12-week home-based breathing exercise program (inspiratory muscle training) can improve physical function, fatigue, and quality of life in adults aged 70 and older with advanced heart failure who are receiving palliative care. Participants use a handhel…
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study: can special strength training boost mood and brain function in older women?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special type of strength training (flywheel) is better than traditional strength training for improving mood, physical abilities, and thinking skills in older women who are not very active. Over 10 months, 64 women aged 60+ participated in one of the t…
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: Federal University of Vicosa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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No more clinic trips? telerehab shows promise for knee arthritis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a telerehabilitation program—where patients do exercises at home with remote support from a physiotherapist via video calls, phone, and texts—can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with knee osteoarthritis. 118 patients aged 50 and older wit…
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: University of Novo Mesto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug weaken or protect aging muscles?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, is linked to muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical function in people aged 60 and older with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare older adults who have taken metformin for at least three months to those on o…
Matched conditions: PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC