Dance your way to a stronger tongue and sharper mind? new study tests Poco-Poco exercise in seniors
NCT ID NCT07029321
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a modified Poco-Poco exercise program in 34 older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). The goal was to see if the exercise could improve tongue strength, thinking abilities, and overall quality of life. Participants completed the exercise program and were measured before and after using standard tests.
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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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34 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60 years old or above * Have sarcopenia (based on AWGSOP 2019 criteria) * MoCA INA score 18 - 25 * Tongue strength \< 35 kPa Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing impairment/loss hindering participants to receive verbal instructions * Vision impairment/loss hindering participants to receive instructions * Musculoskeletal impairment hindering participants to do exercise * Participants have been involved in other exercise program * Severe joint diseases * Severe cardiovascular disease diagnosed by Cardiologist Previous dysphagia oropharyngeal caused by anatomical and or neuromuscular diseases * Front dental loss
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Community Health Center
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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