Pilot Feasibility Study of a Fall Prevention Exercise Programme for Community-dwelling Older Adults in Nanchang, China
NCT ID: NCT07341802
Last Updated: 2026-01-14
Study Results
The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.
Basic Information
Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.
RECRUITING
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2026-03-01
2027-01-30
Brief Summary
Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the Safe \& Joyful Walk programme feasible and acceptable for older adults in urban China?
* Does the programme help participants stick to regular exercise?
* Does the programme show early signs of improving balance, walking speed, and reducing falls?
Researchers will compare the Safe \& Joyful Walk programme to Tai Chi to see which approach may better support exercise adherence and fall prevention.
Participants will:
* Attend 24 instructor-led group exercise sessions over 12 weeks
* Complete additional unsupervised home-based exercise practices during the same 12-week intervention period
* Continue unsupervised exercises during a 24-week follow-up period to assess long-term adherence
* Complete surveys, interviews, and physical tests at baseline, 12 weeks, and 36 weeks
* Record their exercise and any falls in diaries and calendars
Related Clinical Trials
Explore similar clinical trials based on study characteristics and research focus.
Effects of Tai-chi Programme on Mobility of People With Dementia
NCT03341091
Steady Feet: Preventing Falls in the Community
NCT06371248
Health Education for Preventing Falls in Older Adults Living in the Community
NCT06507020
Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life in the Elderly With Gait Disorder
NCT06046911
The Effect of Combined Volitional and Reactive Step Training in Reducing Falls Risk in Older Fallers
NCT06378164
Detailed Description
Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.
Conditions
See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.
Study Design
Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.
RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
SINGLE
Study Groups
Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.
Safe & Joyful Walk
Participants will attend 24 instructor-led group sessions over 12 weeks, focusing on balance, strength, and functional exercises. In addition, they will complete unsupervised home-based practices so that, together with the group sessions, they achieve the weekly target of 120 minutes of exercise. Instructional videos, printed manuals, and WeChat reminders will support independent practice.
Safe & Joyful Walk
A 12-week group-based exercise programme designed to improve balance, strength, and functional mobility. Participants attend 24 instructor-led sessions and complete additional home-based practices, with the combined duration of group and home sessions reaching the target of 120 minutes of exercise per week. Instructional videos, printed manuals, and WeChat reminders support adherence.
Tai Chi
Participants will attend 24 instructor-led group sessions over 12 weeks, practicing 24-form simplified Yang-style Tai Chi. In addition, they will complete unsupervised home-based practices so that, together with the group sessions, they achieve the weekly target of 120 minutes of exercise. Instructional videos, printed manuals, and WeChat reminders will support independent practice.
Tai Chi
A 12-week group-based Tai Chi programme using the simplified 24-form Yang-style routine. Participants attend 24 instructor-led sessions and complete additional home-based practices, with the combined duration of group and home sessions reaching the target of 120 minutes of exercise per week. Instructional videos, printed manuals, and WeChat reminders support adherence.
Interventions
Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.
Safe & Joyful Walk
A 12-week group-based exercise programme designed to improve balance, strength, and functional mobility. Participants attend 24 instructor-led sessions and complete additional home-based practices, with the combined duration of group and home sessions reaching the target of 120 minutes of exercise per week. Instructional videos, printed manuals, and WeChat reminders support adherence.
Tai Chi
A 12-week group-based Tai Chi programme using the simplified 24-form Yang-style routine. Participants attend 24 instructor-led sessions and complete additional home-based practices, with the combined duration of group and home sessions reaching the target of 120 minutes of exercise per week. Instructional videos, printed manuals, and WeChat reminders support adherence.
Eligibility Criteria
Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.
Inclusion Criteria
* Mandarin-speaking;
* independent in activities of daily living;
* able to walk 10 m without the use of a walking aid;
* willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
* an unstable medical condition that would preclude safe participation;
* a progressive neurological condition (such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Meniere's disease);
* cognitive impairment defined as a Pfeiffer Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) score \<8 ;
* residing in residential aged care, currently participating in a fall prevention trial.
60 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.
University of Malaya
OTHER
Responsible Party
Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.
Locations
Explore where the study is taking place and check the recruitment status at each participating site.
QingShanHu University for the Elderly
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Countries
Review the countries where the study has at least one active or historical site.
Central Contacts
Reach out to these primary contacts for questions about participation or study logistics.
Facility Contacts
Find local site contact details for specific facilities participating in the trial.
Other Identifiers
Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.
UM.TNC2/UMREC_3210
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
More Related Trials
Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.