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Talking yourself into fitness: could Self-Talk boost walking in seniors?

NCT ID NCT07767136

Prevention Sponsor: CHENG-EN WU Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding structured self-talk to a wearable-assisted walking program can help older adults become more physically active and improve their physical function. Sixty community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: wearable walking with self-talk, wearable walking alone, or a walking-only control. Over 12 weeks, all participants follow the same moderate-intensity walking schedule, and researchers measure changes in activity levels, strength, mobility, and psychological factors like motivation and confidence.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A 12-week program combining moderate-intensity walking, a wrist-worn wearable activity device, and structured self-talk strategies.
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to help older adults stay active and maintain physical function, supporting healthy aging.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (60 participants) and short-term (12 weeks), so results may not apply broadly. The added benefit of self-talk over wearable feedback alone is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

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

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Inclusion Criteria: Aged 65 years or older. Community-dwelling and independent in activities of daily living. Able to ambulate safely without physical assistance; use of a cane was permitted. Cleared for participation in moderate-intensity physical activity using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+). Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 24 or higher. Sufficient literacy and communication ability in Chinese to understand study instructions and complete study procedures. Access to a smartphone and an internet connection. Able to independently perform basic smartphone and wearable-device operations, including charging the wearable device. Willing to wear the study wearable device and comply with the intervention procedures. Exclusion Criteria: A medically treated fall within the previous 3 months. A major cardiovascular event within the previous 6 months. Lower-extremity surgery within the previous 6 months. Severe neuromuscular disease that could interfere with safe participation or outcome assessment. Severe visual or auditory impairment that could interfere with communication or study assessments. Use of medications known to substantially affect cognitive function or muscle performance. Concurrent participation in another structured exercise or rehabilitation program. A medical contraindication to moderate-intensity exercise, including unstable chronic medical conditions as determined by a healthcare professional. Severe psychiatric disorder or cognitive impairment that could interfere with adherence to study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Healthy aging Physical activity Physical function

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Senior Community Activity Center

    Taipei, 臺灣省, 244, Taiwan

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