Effects of Assessment and Verbal Feedback on Physical Function and Exercise Adherence in Healthy … (NCT07437521) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Assessment and Verbal Feedback on Physical Function and Exercise Adherence in Healthy Older Adults
Greece54 participantsStarted 2025-10-25
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was to investigate whether the provision of periodic assessment and verbal feedback during an exercise program has an effect on adherence, physical function and self-perceived competence in healthy community-dwelling older adults, aged ≥65 years.
An exercise program with periodic assessment and individualized verbal feedback was compared to the same exercise program delivered without individualized assessment and feedback to determine differences in adherence, functional performance, and self-perceived ability in community-dwelling older adults.
Participants:
* participated in a structured exercise program for 12 weeks (2times/week)
* underwent periodic assessments and received verbal feedback (intervention group only).
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy adults of any gender, aged 65 years and older
* Actively registered at the Senior Citizens' Clubs (KAPI) of the Municipality of Nikaia - Agios Ioannis Rentis, Athens, Greece
* Required to live independently in their own homes
* Able to stand, move, and perform activities of daily living without assistance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Explicit recommendation from the participant's physician not to participate in an exercise program
* Serious underlying medical conditions, neurological disorders, or any contraindications to physical exercise (e.g., severe heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension)
* Significant limitations in mobility or functional capacity
* Inability to complete the Short Physical Performance Battery tests
* Hypotension or orthostatic hypotension
* Psychiatric disorders
* Cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score \<24/30)
* Visual or hearing impairments limiting the ability to participate in exercise
* Use of medications restricting the ability to engage in physical activity
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the exercise program at 12 weeks.
2
Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESE)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the exercise program at 12 weeks.