Walking workshop boosts Seniors' steps and spirits in chinese city
NCT ID NCT07312331
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a structured walking program could help older adults (65+) in Jiazhou, China walk more and feel better. 350 participants joined either the walking program or a general health education class. The walking program focused on setting goals and adapting to challenges. Researchers measured walking minutes and well-being over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SOC-based walking intervention
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost program to help older adults stay active and improve well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but it tested a behavioral program, not a drug. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.
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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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350 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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65 to 90 years
- 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: * Individuals were excluded if they had moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment, medical contraindications for walking, or planned relocation within six months. Exclusion Criteria: * Eligible participants were Chinese adults aged 65 years or older, lived in urban areas, could walk independently for at least 10 minutes, and had access to a mobile phone or WeChat (personally or through a family member).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henan Polytechnic University
Jiaozuo, Henan, 454099, China
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