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Scenic walks may give older women an extra health boost

NCT ID NCT07477262

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yu-fan Li Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether the environment where you exercise makes a difference. Fifty overweight women aged 60 and older walked for 10 weeks either in the scenic Yangshuo countryside or in a nursing home. Researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, mood, sleep, and strength to see if the natural setting amplified the benefits of walking.

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Active substance
Walking program in a natural tourism environment
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that where you exercise matters, leading to better-designed programs for healthy aging.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants. The results may not apply to men or other age groups, and the effect of the environment may be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 75 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex. * Age ≥ 60 years. * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 24.0 kg/m² (consistent with Chinese criteria for overweight status). * Sedentary lifestyle, defined as engaging in \< 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week over the preceding 6 months. * Ability to walk independently without assistive devices. * Sufficient cognitive capacity to understand the study protocol and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe or uncontrolled cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., heart failure, unstable angina). * Musculoskeletal disorders contraindicating exercise. * Major psychiatric disorders. * Planned extended absence during the 10-week intervention period.

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Overweight/obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guangxi Residential Elderly Care Demonstration Base

    Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, China

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