Can simple exercises boost strength and balance in older adults?
NCT ID NCT07662551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 10-week program of balance and multicomponent exercises can improve muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance in adults over 50 who have high blood pressure. Participants will do exercises like sit-to-stand, bicep curls, and walking tests. The goal is to see if this program helps maintain or improve physical function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise program (balance and multicomponent exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve physical function and manage health in older adults with high blood pressure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises may not produce lasting benefits.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
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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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults * Older adults * Over 50 years of age of both sexes * Participating in an extension program at Federal University of Pará * Self-reported diagnosis of hypertension. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who did not agree with the study * Participants Who have low attendance in classes (below 50%).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidade Federal do Pará
Castanhal, Pará, 68746-630, Brazil
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