Taiwanese opera and exercise: a fun way to fight frailty in seniors?
NCT ID NCT07302568
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 12-week program combining strength training with Taiwanese opera activities can help adults aged 65 and older stay physically fit and delay frailty. 120 community-dwelling seniors in Taipei took part, with half doing the program and half continuing their usual activities. The goal was to see if this fun, cultural approach could improve muscle strength and independence.
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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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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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: * Age ≥65 years. * Community-dwelling older adults residing in Taipei. * Able to ambulate independently (with or without assistive device). * Able to communicate and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cardiopulmonary disease or uncontrolled hypertension. * Severe cognitive impairment affecting participation. * Recent major surgery or fracture within the past 3 months. * Any contraindication to moderate-intensity exercise as assessed by the study team.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Taipei, Taitau District, 11219, Taiwan
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