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Ping-Pong prescription: 12-Week table tennis trial aims to improve health for people with disabilities

NCT ID NCT07671807

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week adapted table tennis program can improve physical and mental health in adults with disabilities. Forty participants aged 18-75 will take part in weekly 2-hour group sessions led by a professional coach. The researchers will measure changes in muscle strength, lung function, flexibility, anxiety, and more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
adapted table tennis training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, fun way to improve fitness, lung function, and mental well-being for people with disabilities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is short (12 weeks), so long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 to 75 years who hold a disability identification certificate issued by the Taiwan government and have been assessed by a physician and a professional coach as suitable for participating in adapted table tennis, with a willingness to take part in the study; Participants must respond "No" to all questions in the first section of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+ 2024 edition) or, if they respond "Yes" to one or more questions in the first section, must respond "No" to all questions in the second section. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases or relevant neurological history. * Hearing impairment. * Cognitive dysfunction. * Individuals with uncontrolled psychiatric disorders who are unable to comply with the assessments. * Individuals with color vision deficiencies or visual impairments. * Pregnant women (self-reported). * Individuals who have undergone lower limb musculoskeletal surgery or experienced musculoskeletal injuries within the past 6 months. * Individuals with a history of significant head trauma. * Individuals unable to comply with the testing schedule. * Individuals advised by a physician to avoid moderate to high-intensity exercise or those deemed unsuitable for physical activity.

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Disability physical

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

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    Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 807, Taiwan

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