ThyMoves study: exercise may ease thyroid symptoms and prevent falls in seniors
NCT ID NCT06960005
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a tailored exercise program can improve quality of life, muscle strength, and balance in women aged 65 and older with Hashimoto's thyroiditis or multinodular toxic goiter. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual care. The goal is to reduce fall risk and help women feel better day-to-day.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 148 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
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- 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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65 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women with minimum 65 years of age, with no upper limit. 2. Verified diagnosis of HT or MNTG 3. Euthyroid for at least 6 months 4. Signed the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current participation in a structured exercise program or regular physical exercise activity above 5 hours per week 2. Previous experience with rhythm-based multitask exercise. 3. Diagnosed with significant neurological diseases (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis and myasthenia gravis), vestibular diseases or newly orthopedic surgeries (e.g. knee or hip replacement) 4. Fully dependent on walking aids 5. Active malignancy or terminal illness 6. Inability to understand Danish written and/or verbally 7. Having severely impaired cognitive function, defined as a score below 8 on the cognitive assessment "the short orientation-memory-concentration test" 8. Treatment with amiodarone within the last year 9. No changes within the last six months in medications affecting weight or body composition - e.g., GLP-1 electrolyte/fluid balance - e.g., diuretics or corticosteroid 10. Participation in other clinical intervention studies within the last six months For the cross sectional survey: Inclusion criteria: 1. Men and women with a minimum of 18 years 2. Diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism or primary hyperthyroidism
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Diabeteshuset
Gistrup, 9260, Denmark
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