Personalized at-home exercise program for older adults using a mobile app
Official title: A Study on the Feasibility and Usability of Application-Based Exercise Prescription in the Elderly Population
Run by Korea University Guro Hospital · NCT07872176 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a mobile app that guides older adults (65+) through a personalized multicomponent exercise program to see if it’s doable and helpful.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Korea University Guro Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 12, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07872176 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 65 years or older who can walk outdoors independently and have MMSE scores of 20 or higher.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with significant cognitive impairment, severe psychiatric or musculoskeletal conditions, or anything that makes safe participation in the exercise program unlikely may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study assesses feasibility, usability, adherence, and potential effects of an app-based, personalized multicomponent exercise program for adults aged 65 and older who can walk outdoors. Participants follow a 4-week plan consisting of resistance, aerobic, balance, and flexibility exercises delivered through a mobile application for about 30 minutes per session, five days per week. Adherence is tracked via app logs, and outcomes include physical performance, balance, body composition, and perceived usability. The trial is conducted at Korea University Guro Hospital in Seoul, with eligibility requiring sufficient cognitive and physical function and the ability to ambulate outdoors safely.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could offer a convenient way for older adults to improve physical function and balance using a smartphone app.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown feasibility and potential benefits of technology-assisted multicomponent exercise in older adults, though this specific app-based approach is relatively novel and requires confirmation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 65 years or older Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 20 or higher Ability to ambulate independently outdoors Exclusion Criteria: Cognitive impairment that may interfere with informed consent or participation in the exercise program Psychiatric disorders that may interfere with participation in the study Musculoskeletal disease, history of musculoskeletal surgery, or other medical conditions that, in the investigator's judgment, may preclude safe participation in the exercise program
Where it's running
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Korea University Guro Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: SY Jun, MD. PhD
- Email: rehabsy88@kumc.or.kr
- Phone: +82-2-2626-1490
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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.