Walking vs. handball: which exercise is best for older men?
NCT ID NCT07011290
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how different types of exercise affect the body and how enjoyable they are for men aged 50 to 82. Twenty-two men tried self-paced walking, brisk walking, walking team handball, and running team handball. Researchers measured heart rate, effort, and fun levels to see which activity is best for health and enjoyment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better exercise programs for older adults that are both effective and enjoyable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 22 men, so results may not apply to women or larger groups. It measures short-term responses, not long-term health outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 82 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Males with 50-82 years * Previous recreational team handball experience( at least 3 months) Exclusion Criteria: * Had any sort of limitation that prevented them from running or gripping a team handball ball * Had medical contradictions to partake in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Maia
Maia, Portugal
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