Exercise in your 90s? study shows it might boost strength and fitness
NCT ID NCT03886558
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an 8-month exercise program for 30 people aged 90 and older. The program included warm-up walks, strength exercises with light weights, games, and stretching. Researchers measured changes in body composition, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness. The goal was to see if regular exercise can improve health and quality of life in very old adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- multicomponent exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that regular, tailored exercise helps very old adults stay stronger and more independent.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (30 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The program was short (8 months) and effects may fade.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2018
- Finished
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Nov 2020
- 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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90 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: 1. being ninety years of age or older; 2. holding a medical certificate confirming their suitability for sport. Exclusion Criteria: 1. lack of independent ambulation (walking with an assistive device); 2. recent upper or lower limb injuries; 3. neurological or orthopedic diagnosis in upper or lower-extremities
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Univerity of Vigo
Pontevedra, Pontevedra, 36005, Spain
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