Functional and Physiological Responses to Multicomponent Exercise in Older Adults (NCT07702227) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Functional and Physiological Responses to Multicomponent Exercise in Older Adults
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study will examine functional and physiological responses to a 12-week multicomponent exercise program in community-dwelling older adults. Adults aged 60 to 81 years will be randomly assigned to either a multicomponent exercise group or a control group. The supervised exercise program will be performed twice weekly for 12 weeks and will include aerobic walking, resistance exercises, balance and agility training, flexibility exercises, and cool-down activities. Functional performance will be assessed using the six-minute walk test, the 30-second chair stand test, and the 8-Foot Up and Go test at baseline and after 12 weeks. Resting cardiac autonomic function will be assessed using heart rate variability. In addition, an exploratory responder-non-responder analysis will be conducted to examine whether baseline heart rate variability is associated with individual functional adaptations following the exercise program. This study may help identify physiological markers related to functional responsiveness to exercise in older adults.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 81 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* being 60 years of age or older,
* being able to walk independently,
* not having any serious cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disease that would prevent exercise.
* do not use medications that may affect autonomic nervous system function
* Participants with controlled hypertension who were using stable routine medication were eligible, provided that the screening physician considered them medically suitable for exercise participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* diagnosed cardiac arrhythmia,
* uncontrolled hypertension,
* use of medications that may affect autonomic nervous system function,
* inability to perform functional performance tests.
* Uncontrolled hypertension. Regular medication use was reviewed during medical screening. Participants were excluded when a medication or its adverse effects were considered to substantially compromise exercise safety, cardiac rhythm, or the ability to complete the exercise and assessment procedures.
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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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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?
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