Walking with poles: a simple way for seniors to stay steady
NCT ID NCT05388227
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-week pole walking program for older adults living in retirement communities. The goal was to see if the program was practical and could improve physical activity, balance, strength, and quality of life while reducing fear of falling. 53 residents took part, with some starting the program right away and others joining a waitlist. The program involved supervised group walks 2-3 times per week.
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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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53 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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: * Being an ambulatory resident in the independent living/retirement communities. * Pass the Get Active Questionnaire. If the participant has heart conditions, angina during daily living, balance, and bone or joint problems, then a Physician Clearance Form is required to be filled out and signed by the participant's family physician. Exclusion Criteria: * Using assistive devices for mobility. * Being active (moderate-to-vigorous physical activity ≥150 min/week). * Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saija Kontulainen, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 1G9, Canada
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