8-Week exercise boosts Seniors' strength and sleep
NCT ID NCT07598123
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether an 8-week group exercise program could improve physical abilities and sleep in adults aged 65 to 90. Eighty participants from community centers in Taiwan either joined the exercise program or continued their usual activities. The program included aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises. Researchers measured walking speed, strength, balance, and sleep quality before and after the program.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 to 90 years. * Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. * Able to participate in exercise activities. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to exercise, including recent myocardial infarction, acute cardiovascular events, acute infection, or renal disease symptoms. * Use of ambulatory assistive devices. * Regular physical activity exceeding 150 minutes per week. * Positive responses indicating elevated exercise risk on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tunghai University
Taichung, 407224, Taiwan
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