Mildly FrailNCT07199400
Using a Technology Assisted Physical Activity Program to Improve Muscle Strength, Joint Mobility, Standing Time,Self-efficacy and Life Satisfaction of Residents in Institutions
A study testing physical activity program in people with Mildly Frail and Fragile and More Vulnerable, run by National Taiwan Normal University at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a technology-assisted physical activity program on improving muscle strength, joint mobility, standing time, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction among residents in institutions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Mildly Frail, Fragile and More Vulnerable
- What is being tested?
- physical activity program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 51 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 31 Dec 2024to 30 Apr 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Suitable for participation in an exercise intervention program. Able to understand and comply with study instructions, willingly participate, and sign an informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Residents with severe cognitive impairment or unable to cooperate with exercise guidance
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a technology-assisted physical activity program on improving muscle strength, joint mobility, standing time, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction among residents in institutions.
With the rapid growth of the aging population in Taiwan and the associated decline in physical function, innovative interventions are urgently needed. The program integrates interactive digital displays to provide safe, guided exercise routines tailored to residents in institutions, with the goal of enhancing both physical and psychological well-being, thereby improving overall quality of life.
Read the detailed description
Taiwan is rapidly entering a super-aged society, with individuals aged 65 and above projected to exceed 20% of the total population by 2025. Aging is associated with declines in muscle endurance, joint mobility, balance, and functional independence, which severely affect daily living performance. Although aging cannot be prevented, appropriate interventions can slow down functional decline and improve quality of life.
This study used a randomized controlled trial design to investigate the effects of a technology-assisted exercise intervention in long-term care facilities. Residents classified as frail or mildly frail according to the Clinical Frailty Scale were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=26) or the control group (n=25).
The intervention group will participate in eight sessions of a technology-assisted exercise program, consisting of 26 seated movements covering the neck, shoulders, chest, upper and lower limbs. The program, designed by faculty and students from National Taiwan University of Sport, emphasizes safety and accessibility for Residents. Exercises will be demonstrated via an advanced digital display system with real-time feedback, and each session will last approximately 30 minutes. The control group will maintain routine physical activities without digital assistance.
- Conditions
- Mildly Frail, Fragile and More Vulnerable
- Being tested
- physical activity program
- Keywords
- Muscle strength, Joint mobility, Self-efficacy, Life satisfaction, technology assisted physical activity program, residents in institutions, standing time
- Medical subject headings
- Personal Satisfaction
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
physical activity programBehavioural
Received eight sessions of technology-assisted exercise courses, covering 26 movements in the shoulders, neck, chest, upper limbs and lower limbs, with demonstrations and real-time feedback on movement performance through high-end monitors
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Using a technology-assisted physical activity program | Experimental | Residents are guided through 26 seated exercises using a digital display and receive real-time feedback. Each set of exercises lasts 30 minutes and is repeated eight times, aiming to improve muscle strength, flexibility, balance, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Receives: Behavioral: physical activity program |
| Not receiving a technology-assisted physical activity program | No intervention | Institutional residents can continue their daily physical activities within the facility without digital assistance. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Joint Mobility
Range of motion of upper and lower limb joints measured with goniometer (degrees).
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Muscle Strength
Description: Grip strength measured by dynamometer (kg).
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Standing Time
Description: Maximum duration of standing measured in seconds to assess balance and lower-limb strength.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy for daily activities assessed using validated self-efficacy scale. Higher scores indicate stronger confidence. scale scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate stronger self-efficacy.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Life Satisfaction
Global life satisfaction assessed with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction. Global life satisfaction assessed with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), a 5-item scale scored on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate greater life satisfaction.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Sep 2025
- Study start31 Dec 2024
- Primary completion30 Apr 2025
- Study completion30 Apr 2025
Why it stopped: Recruitment Completed
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mildly FrailStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07199400
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202410HM009
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to privacy and ethical considerations. Only aggregate results will be reported in publications.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Using a Technology Assisted Physical Activity Program to Improve Muscle Strength, Joint Mobility, Standing Time,Self-efficacy and Life Satisfaction of Residents in Institutions
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07199400
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202410HM009
- Conditions
- Mildly Frail, Fragile and More Vulnerable
- Keywords
- Muscle strength, Joint mobility, Self-efficacy, Life satisfaction, technology assisted physical activity program, residents in institutions, standing time
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: Recruitment Completed
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a technology-assisted physical activity program on improving muscle strength, joint mobility, standing time, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction among residents in institutions.
With the rapid growth of the aging population in Taiwan and the associated decline in physical function, innovative interventions are urgently needed. The program integrates interactive digital displays to provide safe, guided exercise routines tailored to residents in institutions, with the goal of enhancing both physical and psychological well-being, thereby improving overall quality of life.
Detailed description
Taiwan is rapidly entering a super-aged society, with individuals aged 65 and above projected to exceed 20% of the total population by 2025. Aging is associated with declines in muscle endurance, joint mobility, balance, and functional independence, which severely affect daily living performance. Although aging cannot be prevented, appropriate interventions can slow down functional decline and improve quality of life.
This study used a randomized controlled trial design to investigate the effects of a technology-assisted exercise intervention in long-term care facilities. Residents classified as frail or mildly frail according to the Clinical Frailty Scale were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=26) or the control group (n=25).
The intervention group will participate in eight sessions of a technology-assisted exercise program, consisting of 26 seated movements covering the neck, shoulders, chest, upper and lower limbs. The program, designed by faculty and students from National Taiwan University of Sport, emphasizes safety and accessibility for Residents. Exercises will be demonstrated via an advanced digital display system with real-time feedback, and each session will last approximately 30 minutes. The control group will maintain routine physical activities without digital assistance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Using a technology-assisted physical activity program | Experimental | Behavioral: physical activity programResidents are guided through 26 seated exercises using a digital display and receive real-time feedback. Each set of exercises lasts 30 minutes and is repeated eight times, aiming to improve muscle strength, flexibility, balance, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. |
| Not receiving a technology-assisted physical activity program | No intervention | –Institutional residents can continue their daily physical activities within the facility without digital assistance. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Suitable for participation in an exercise intervention program. Able to understand and comply with study instructions, willingly participate, and sign an informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Residents with severe cognitive impairment or unable to cooperate with exercise guidance
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| physical activity programReceived eight sessions of technology-assisted exercise courses, covering 26 movements in the shoulders, neck, chest, upper limbs and lower limbs, with demonstrations and real-time feedback on movement performance through high-end monitors | Behavioural | Using a technology-assisted physical activity program |
Primary outcome
Joint Mobility
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Range of motion of upper and lower limb joints measured with goniometer (degrees).
Muscle Strength
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Description: Grip strength measured by dynamometer (kg).
Standing Time
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Description: Maximum duration of standing measured in seconds to assess balance and lower-limb strength.
Self-Efficacy
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Self-efficacy for daily activities assessed using validated self-efficacy scale. Higher scores indicate stronger confidence. scale scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate stronger self-efficacy.
Life Satisfaction
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Global life satisfaction assessed with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction. Global life satisfaction assessed with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), a 5-item scale scored on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate greater life satisfaction.
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: Recruitment Completed). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to privacy and ethical considerations. Only aggregate results will be reported in publications.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing physical activity program in people with Mildly Frail and Fragile and More Vulnerable, run by National Taiwan Normal University at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was stopped early (reason given: Recruitment Completed). Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Joint Mobility (time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Sep 2025.