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Can walking with poles help seniors displaced by war?

NCT ID NCT06404216

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Haifa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a Nordic walking group program could improve the physical and mental health of older adults who were evacuated from their homes to Haifa. Twenty-four participants aged 65 and older took part in 16 guided walking sessions over two months. Researchers measured their step counts, physical fitness, and mental well-being to see if the program was feasible and beneficial.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Nordic walking group training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help evacuated seniors stay active and feel better mentally.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 24 participants and no comparison group, so results may not be reliable or apply to others.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants in stable health and have been cleared by their doctor to participate in physical activity. Exclusion Criteria: * Using an assisting device for walking * Any health condition that may prevent participants from doing physical activity according to their medical doctor. * Unstable gait with high risk of fall by subjective and physical assessment, * Dizziness, visual or hearing impairment that cannot be corrected.

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Conditions

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War-Related Injuries

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Aging Mental health issue War-related trauma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dan Carmel Hotel

    Haifa, 34642, Israel

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