Effects of green exercise programs on elderly fitness
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Green Exercise Programs Including Resistance and Aerobic Exercises on Senior Fitness, Aerobic Capacity, Intrinsic Capacity at Nursing Homes
Run by Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey · NCT05958745 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if exercising outdoors, either with just aerobic activities or a mix of aerobic and strength exercises, can help seniors over 65 improve their fitness and overall health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Üsküdar, İstanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT05958745 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are seniors aged 65 and over who have been cleared for exercise after a cardiology examination and possess adequate communication skills.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with uncontrolled arrhythmia, hypertension, neuromuscular diseases, orthopedic injuries affecting mobility, or severe sensory deficits may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of aerobic and resistance exercises conducted in a green exercise environment on the physical fitness and aerobic capacity of seniors aged 65 and over. It employs a multicenter, parallel three-group, randomized controlled design, involving a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in either aerobic exercise alone or a combination of aerobic and resistance exercises, with the goal of enhancing their intrinsic capacity and overall fitness levels.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the physical fitness and quality of life for elderly individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar green exercise approaches, indicating potential for success in this trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * After the cardiology examination, it was decided that it was suitable for exercise, * The Mini Mental Test score was above 24 points * Had adequate communication skills Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with uncontrollable arrhythmia and/or hypertension, * neuromuscular disease, * orthopedic injury that interferes with walking, * severe sensory deficit, visual and/or hearing problems
Where it's running
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Elif Yıldırım Ayaz
Üsküdar, İstanbul, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elif Yıldırım Ayaz
- Email: drelifyildirim@hotmail.com
- Phone: 05325148300
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.