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Could simple chair exercises with resistance bands fortify aging bones?

NCT ID NCT06671847

Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 24-week at-home exercise program using resistance bands while seated in a chair can improve balance, strength, and bone density in adults aged 50 and older. Participants will perform nine different exercises twice a week. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and effective for improving physical function and body composition in older adults.

What this could mean

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Active substance
THERABand resistance exercise bands
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a simple, at-home way for older adults to improve strength, balance, and bone health, potentially reducing fall risk and frailty.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 11 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Adherence to the exercise regimen may be challenging, and improvements in bone density may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

11 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking * receive care at the UT Physician Center for Healthy Aging Exclusion Criteria: * inability to provide informed consent on their own * presence of obvious signs of cognitive decline * a diagnosis of dementia and inability to come to the clinic for the scheduled study visits.

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Sarcopenic obesity

Contacts and locations

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  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77479, United States

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