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Chatbot vs. paper: the race to keep older adults moving

NCT ID NCT07832097

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a smartphone chatbot can help older adults adhere to a 12-week home exercise program. The trial enrolls 100 community-dwelling adults aged 60 and older who use a smartphone. Participants are randomly assigned to either a chatbot-supported program delivered through Telegram or an equivalent paper-based program. Both groups perform the same strength, balance, flexibility, and walking exercises three times a week. The study measures how many prescribed sessions participants complete and tracks physical function, activity levels, and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a smartphone chatbot that delivers a home exercise program through Telegram
What this could lead to
If the chatbot helps people stick with exercise, it could offer a low-cost way to support healthy aging at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, 12-week study in older adults who already use smartphones. The results may not apply to people who are less tech-savvy or to longer-term exercise habits.

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Study facts

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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

About 100 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

59 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adults aged 60 years or older. * Living independently in the community. * Ownership and regular use of a smartphone. * Familiarity with at least one instant messaging application and ability to access it at least three times per week. * Ability to understand study procedures and instructions. * Ability to provide written informed consent. * Ability to safely perform a home-based exercise program. Exclusion Criteria: * Absolute contraindication to physical exercise. * Inability to understand study instructions. * Inability to read and/or write. * Uncontrolled neurological conditions that may compromise safe participation in exercise. * Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions that may compromise safe participation in exercise. * Any medical condition judged by the investigators to prevent safe participation in the study.

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Exercise adherence Healthy aging

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