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2026-03-26 @ 3:15 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-30 @ 2:35 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07335068
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2026-03-04
First Post:
2026-01-04
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effects of Exercise Snacking on Physical Fitness, Cognition, and Pain in Institutionalized Older Adults
Sponsor:
Ivan Patrício
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effects of Exercise Snacking on Physical Fitness, Cognitive Function, and Chronic Pain in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2026-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
EXSNAKS
Brief Summary:
This study aims to compare the effects of two different exercise approaches on health and well-being in older adults living in residential care facilities. One approach, called "exercise snacking," consists of short and frequent bouts of physical activity spread throughout the day, while the other involves longer, structured exercise sessions performed a few times per week.
Approximately 75 adults aged 65 years and older will be randomly assigned to one of the two exercise programs and will participate for 12 weeks. The study will examine whether exercise snacking is as effective as conventional exercise in improving physical fitness, cognitive function, chronic pain intensity, quality of life, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The researchers hypothesize that short, intermittent exercise sessions may provide similar or greater health benefits compared to traditional exercise programs and may represent a practical and accessible strategy to promote physical activity in older adults living in institutional settings.
Approximately 75 adults aged 65 years and older will be randomly assigned to one of the two exercise programs and will participate for 12 weeks. The study will examine whether exercise snacking is as effective as conventional exercise in improving physical fitness, cognitive function, chronic pain intensity, quality of life, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The researchers hypothesize that short, intermittent exercise sessions may provide similar or greater health benefits compared to traditional exercise programs and may represent a practical and accessible strategy to promote physical activity in older adults living in institutional settings.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: