Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Healthy Beat Acupunch Regimen on Physical Fitness, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

About this study

Conditions

Healthy Aging, Health Promotion

Being tested

Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) Exercise Program

Keywords

Healthy Beat Acupunch, Older Adults, Exercise, physical fitness, Sleep Quality, Cost-Effectiveness

Medical subject headings

Motor Activity, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

What participants receive

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

• Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) Exercise ProgramBehavioural

  The Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) program is a non-invasive 40-minute exercise intervention performed three times per week for 6 months (approximately 72 sessions). Each session consists of a 10-minute warm-up, 20 minutes of rhythmic acupunch movements using gentle tapping along traditional Chinese medicine meridian areas, and a 10-minute cool-down and relaxation period. During months 1-3, approximately 36 sessions are delivered in a leader-led format by trained exercise leaders. During months 4-6, approximately 36 sessions are delivered using a prerecorded HBA exercise video, with personnel present to monitor participant safety.

What is being measured

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

1. Aerobic Endurance Assessed by the 2-Minute Step Test

   Aerobic endurance will be assessed using the 2-Minute Step Test. The outcome is the number of times the participant raises the knee to the predetermined height within 2 minutes. Higher counts indicate better aerobic endurance.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

2. Pulmonary Function Assessed by Peak Flow Meter

   Pulmonary function will be assessed using a peak flow meter. Participants will inhale fully and then exhale as forcefully as possible. The recorded peak expiratory flow value will be used for analysis.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

3. Upper-Body Flexibility Assessed by the Back Scratch Test

   Upper-body flexibility will be assessed using the Back Scratch Test. The distance between the middle fingers of both hands will be measured, with negative values indicating a gap, zero indicating touching, and positive values indicating overlap.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

4. Lower-Body Flexibility Assessed by the Chair Sit-and-Reach Test

   Lower-body flexibility will be assessed using the Chair Sit-and-Reach Test. The distance between the fingertips and toes will be measured, with negative values indicating that the toes are not reached and positive values indicating that the fingertips extend beyond the toes.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

5. Handgrip Strength

   Handgrip strength will be measured using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Participants will perform two trials using the dominant hand, and the best value will be recorded in kilograms.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

6. Upper-Body Endurance Assessed by the 60-Second Arm Curl Test

   Upper-body endurance will be assessed by the number of arm curls completed within 60 seconds while seated. Men will use a 3.63-kg (8-lb) dumbbell and women will use a 2.27-kg (5-lb) dumbbell.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

7. Lower-Body Endurance Assessed by the 60-Second Chair Sit-to-Stand Test

   Lower-body endurance will be assessed by the number of complete sit-to-stand repetitions performed within 60 seconds without using the arms for assistance.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

8. Sleep Quality Assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

   Sleep quality will be assessed using the Thai version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Changes in the global PSQI score from baseline will be compared between and within study groups. Higher scores indicate poorer sleep quality.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

9. Health-Related Quality of Life Assessed by the SF-12v2 Health Survey

   Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the Thai version of the SF-12v2 Health Survey. Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores will be derived, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.

   Measured: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

Timeline

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

1. First posted9 Oct 2026
2. Study startDec 2026 (estimated)
3. Primary completionJun 2027 (estimated)
4. Study completionSep 2028 (estimated)

Resources

• Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
• Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
• Other trials for Healthy AgingStudies 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.