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Older AdultsNCT07772726

The Effect of IoT-based Smart Exercises System in the Senior Adults: Coordination

A study testing Smart Exercise program and Exercises in people with Older Adults, run by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

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Trial summary

Subjects are divided into two groups, (1) Control (Ctrl) and (2) Smart Exercise (SE) group. Participants in the Ctrl group are instructed to perform combined muscle strength and coordination exercises twice weekly, with each session lasting 30 minutes, following an exercise guide recommended by a physical therapist. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Older Adults
What is being tested?
Smart Exercise program and Exercises
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
7 Aug 2023to 31 Aug 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 50 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adult over 50 years old
  • No significant limb disability or joint deformation
  • No history of cardiovascular disease
  • Never lost balance due to dizziness in the past 12 months

Who cannot join

  • limb disability or joint deformation
  • history of cardiovascular disease
  • lost balance due to dizziness in the past 12 months
  • cognitive deficits

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • National Cheng-Kung University

    Tainan, Taiwan, 701

    Li-Chieh Kuo, Ph. D., 886-62353535 Ext. 5908, jkkuo@mail.ncku.edu.tw

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Smart Health Care and Innovative Technology Service Model Plan: Development of Innovative Health Promotion System for Senior Adults

Subjects are divided into two groups, (1) Control (Ctrl) and (2) Smart Exercise (SE) group. Participants in the Ctrl group are instructed to perform combined muscle strength and coordination exercises twice weekly, with each session lasting 30 minutes, following an exercise guide recommended by a physical therapist. Participants in the SE group perform combined muscle strength and coordination training using the Smart Exercise System twice weekly, with each session lasting 30 minutes, for 12 weeks. Physical fitness tests, coordination tests, and questionnaires are administered to participants in both groups before and after the 12-week exercise program.

Read the detailed description

Participants are divided into two groups: (1) the Control (Ctrl) group and (2) the Smart Exercise (SE) group. Participants in both groups are instructed to perform combined muscle strength and coordination exercises twice weekly for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Participants in the Ctrl group perform combined muscle strength and coordination exercises twice weekly for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes, following an exercise guide recommended by a physical therapist.

Participants in the SE group perform muscle strength and coordination training using an upgraded smart exercise system. The smart exercise system consists of an upper-extremity cycle ergometer (UEE) and a lower-extremity cycle ergometer (LEE). Participants in the SE group complete one session using the UEE and one session using the LEE per week, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes, for 12 weeks.

Physical fitness tests, coordination tests, and questionnaires are administered to participants in both groups before and after the 12-week exercise program. Changes in physical fitness, coordination, and questionnaire outcomes are compared between the two groups.

Conditions
Older Adults
Being tested
Smart Exercise program, Exercises
Keywords
Older Adults, Smart Exercises System, Coordination

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Smart Exercise programDevice

    Participants in the SE group perform muscle strength and coordination training using an upgraded smart exercise system. The smart exercise system consists of an upper-extremity cycle ergometer (UEE) and a lower-extremity cycle ergometer (LEE). Participants in the SE group complete one session using the UEE and one session using the LEE per week, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes, for 12 weeks.

  • ExercisesBehavioural

    Participants in the Ctrl group perform combined muscle strength and coordination exercises twice weekly for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes, following an exercise guide recommended by a physical therapist.

Study groups in NCT07772726
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control groupActive comparatorParticipants in the Ctrl group perform combined muscle strength and coordination exercises twice weekly for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes, following an exercise guide recommended by a physical therapist.
Receives: Behavioral: Exercises
Smart Exercise groupExperimentalParticipants in the SE group perform muscle strength and coordination training using an upgraded smart exercise system. The smart exercise system consists of an upper-extremity cycle ergometer (UEE) and a lower-extremity cycle ergometer (LEE). Participants in the SE group complete one session using the UEE and one session using the LEE per week, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes, for 12 weeks.
Receives: Device: Smart Exercise program

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. TUG Manual

    The TUG Manual Test evaluates a senior's attentional control and dynamic balance under a motor dual-task condition. Participants perform the standard Timed Up and Go task-standing, walking three meters, turning, and sitting-while carrying a full glass of water in one hand. Instructors record the time, with scores over 14.5 seconds indicating a high risk of falling.

    Measured: baseline

  2. TUG Manual

    The TUG Manual Test evaluates a senior's attentional control and dynamic balance under a motor dual-task condition. Participants perform the standard Timed Up and Go task-standing, walking three meters, turning, and sitting-while carrying a full glass of water in one hand. Instructors record the time, with scores over 14.5 seconds indicating a high risk of falling.

    Measured: after 12-week intervation

Secondary outcomes (36)
  1. Six-minute walk test

    To walk as much as possible within six minutes and measure the total distance traveled.

    Measured: baseline

  2. Six-minute walk test

    To walk as much as possible within six minutes and measure the total distance traveled.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  3. BMI

    Participants's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters is recorded as Body Mass Index (BMI).

    Measured: basline

  4. BMI

    Participants's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters is recorded as Body Mass Index (BMI).

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  5. Up and Go test

    Number of seconds required to get up from a seated position, walk 8 feet, turn, and return to seated position.

    Measured: baseline

  6. Up and Go test

    Number of seconds required to get up from a seated position, walk 8 feet, turn, and return to seated position.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  7. 30 second chair stand test

    Number of full stands that can completed in 30 seconds with arms folded across chest.

    Measured: baseline

  8. 30 second chair stand test

    Number of full stands that can be completed 30 seconds with arms folded across chest.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  9. SMI

    Skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), which is the sum of the muscle masses of the four limbs as appendicular skeletal mass (ASM) in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters, is detected by TANITA MC-780MA body composition analyzer.

    Measured: baseline

  10. SMI

    Skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), which is the sum of the muscle masses of the four limbs as appendicular skeletal mass (ASM) in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters, is detected by TANITA MC-780MA body composition analyzer.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  11. Back scratch

    Back scratch with one hand reaching over shoulder and one up the middle of the back, the distance (cm) between extended middle fingers is recorded.

    Measured: baseline

  12. Back scratch

    Back scratch with one hand reaching over shoulder and one up the middle of the back, the distance (cm) between extended middle fingers is recorded.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  13. Chair sit-&-reach test

    From a sitting position at front of chair, with leg extended and hands reaching toward toes, the distance (cm) between extended fingers and tip of toe is recorded.

    Measured: baseline

  14. Chair sit-&-reach test

    From a sitting position at front of chair, with leg extended and hands reaching toward toes, the distance (cm) between extended fingers and tip of toe is recorded.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  15. 2-minute step test

    2-minute step test is to complete steps in 2 minutes. Number of full steps completed in 2 minutes is recorded.

    Measured: baseline

  16. 2-minute step test

    2-minute step test is to complete steps in 2 minutes. Number of full steps completed in 2 minutes is recorded.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  17. Single leg balance with eyes open test

    Participant is instructed to stand by one leg with eye open, the number of seconds is recorded.

    Measured: baseline

  18. Single leg balance with eyes open test

    Participant is instructed to stand by one leg with eye open, the number of seconds is recorded.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  19. Hand grip strength test

    Hand grip strength test is performed by HandGRIP Dynamometer

    Measured: baseline

  20. Hand grip strength test

    Hand grip strength test is performed by HandGRIP Dynamometer

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  21. Extremity strength

    Extremity strength test is performed by handheld dynamometer

    Measured: baseline

  22. Extremity strength

    Extremity strength test is performed by handheld dynamometer

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  23. Soda pop coordination

    The Soda Pop Coordination Test assesses manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Participants use their dominant hand to flip and reposition three soda cans across six marked points as quickly as possible. Completion time is recorded.

    Measured: baseline

  24. Soda pop coordination

    The Soda Pop Coordination Test assesses manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Participants use their dominant hand to flip and reposition three soda cans across six marked points as quickly as possible. Completion time is recorded.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  25. Ruler drop test

    The Ruler Drop Test assesses visual reaction time and hand-eye coordination. Participants catch a ruler dropped without warning using their dominant hand. The falling distance is recorded to calculate reaction time in milliseconds.

    Measured: baseline

  26. Ruler drop test

    The Ruler Drop Test assesses visual reaction time and hand-eye coordination. Participants catch a ruler dropped without warning using their dominant hand. The falling distance is recorded to calculate reaction time in milliseconds.

    Measured: after 12-week intervation

  27. Box and blocks test

    The Box and Block Test assesses gross manual dexterity and upper-extremity function. Participants transfer blocks across a partition using one hand at a time. The number of blocks transferred within one minute is recorded.

    Measured: baseline

  28. Box and blocks test

    The Box and Block Test assesses gross manual dexterity and upper-extremity function. Participants transfer blocks across a partition using one hand at a time. The number of blocks transferred within one minute is recorded.

    Measured: after 12-week intervation

  29. SOF (Study of Osteoporotic Fractures) frailty index (Questionnaire for physical function and health status)

    Risk factors for fractures and falls and has grown to look at various determinants of successful aging. Three questions about frailty and two questions about depression.

    Measured: baseline

  30. SOF (Study of Osteoporotic Fractures) frailty index (Questionnaire for physical function and health status)

    Risk factors for fractures and falls and has grown to look at various determinants of successful aging. Three questions about frailty and two questions about depression.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  31. SARC-F

    The SARC-F questionnaire is a Fast diagnostic test for SARCopenia. The questionnaire contains five items, which are Strength, Assistance in walking, Rise from a chair, Climb stairs, and Falls. The scores range from 0 to 10, with 0 to 2 points for each component. Score equal to or greater than 4 is predictive of sarcopenia and poor outcomes.

    Measured: baseline

  32. SARC-F

    The SARC-F questionnaire is a Fast diagnostic test for SARCopenia. The questionnaire contains five items, which are Strength, Assistance in walking, Rise from a chair, Climb stairs, and Falls. The scores range from 0 to 10, with 0 to 2 points for each component. Score equal to or greater than 4 is predictive of sarcopenia and poor outcomes.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  33. EQ-5D (EuroQol- 5 Dimensions)

    EQ-5D is a standardized instrument with 5-item questionnaire for measuring generic health status. EQ-5D was first introduced in 1990 by the EuroQol Group. In which health status is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Rated level can be coded as a number 1, 2, or 3, which indicates having no problems for 1, having some problems for 2, and having extreme problems for 3. As a result, a person's health status can be defined by a 5-digit number, ranging from 11111 (having no problems in all dimensions) to 33333(having extreme problems in all dimensions).

    Measured: baseline

  34. EQ-5D (EuroQol- 5 Dimensions)

    EQ-5D is a standardized instrument with 5-item questionnaire for measuring generic health status. EQ-5D was first introduced in 1990 by the EuroQol Group. In which health status is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Rated level can be coded as a number 1, 2, or 3, which indicates having no problems for 1, having some problems for 2, and having extreme problems for 3. As a result, a person's health status can be defined by a 5-digit number, ranging from 11111 (having no problems in all dimensions) to 33333(having extreme problems in all dimensions).

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  35. QUEST (Questionnaire for satisfaction)

    The 8 items of the questionnaire included Dimensions, Weight, Ease in Adjusting, Safety and Security, Durability, Ease of Use, Comfortable, and Effectiveness. Each item employed a 5-point scale, with 1-point representing not satisfied at all, and 5-point representing very satisfied. Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

  36. System Usability Scale (SUS)

    The System Usability Scale (SUS) is a reliable, 10-item Likert-scale questionnaire utilized to provide a global evaluation of a system's usability and user-friendliness. Each item is scored from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Higher scores indicate better system usability.

    Measured: after 12-week intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Aug 2026
  2. Study start7 Aug 2023
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)

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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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07772726
Sponsor's protocol ID
B-BR-106-072B
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
14 Aug 2026
Last updated
19 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Smart Exercise program and Exercises in people with Older Adults, run by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital 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 4 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Aug 2026. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Li-Chieh Kuo, Ph. D. (886-62353535 Ext. 5908, jkkuo@mail.ncku.edu.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

TUG Manual (time frame: baseline). The study lists 2 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 19 Aug 2026.

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