Which exercise works best for seniors? new study tests two approaches
NCT ID NCT05551000
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how two different 8-week group exercise programs affect balance, mobility, strength, and quality of life in women aged 65 to 75. One program was the standard Norwegian 'Strong and Steady' concept, and the other was a modified version with more functional movements. The goal was to see which approach helps older adults move better in daily life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise training program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that functional training improves balance and mobility more than traditional programs for older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all older adults or different settings.
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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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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- 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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65 to 75 years
- 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: * Elderlies aged 65 to 75 years old. * Have been participating and physical training for at least six months before the start of the intervention. * The participants must be highly motivated for the project, which will be measured using the likard scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Illness or injury within the last three months. * Do not have the ability to complete the test battery concerning set minimum criteria
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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SSA Steinkjer
Steinkjer, 7714, Norway
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