Study reveals surprising links between walking, happiness, and Pill-Taking in seniors
NCT ID NCT06568822
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how physical activity, life satisfaction, and medication adherence are related in 82 older Turkish adults (65+) with chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. Researchers used surveys to measure each factor. The goal was to understand these connections to help improve health in older populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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82 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- 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
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Who is studied
Older adults who are prescribed medication due to at least one chronic disease such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years or older * Voluntarily participating * Having at least one chronic disease such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia * With prescribed medication for the medical treatment of their diagnosed chronic disease Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of chronic neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * Any oncological disease
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakıf University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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