WhatsApp-delivered Radio Taiso exercises for people aged 60 and over
Official title: The Effect of the WhatsApp-Based Radio Taiso Exercise Program on Exercise Habits, Physical Performance, and Quality of Life in Individuals Aged 60 and Over
Run by Ondokuz Mayıs University · NCT07497529 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try delivering short Radio Taiso exercises over WhatsApp to people aged 60–85 to see if it helps them build regular exercise habits and improves physical function and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 24, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07497529 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling adults aged 60–85 who can walk independently (with or without assistive devices), use a smartphone with WhatsApp and internet, understand verbal instructions, and agree to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
People unlikely to benefit include those with uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, recent major orthopedic surgery (within 6 months), severe neurological disease, severe balance disorders or a history of frequent falls, or those without smartphone/internet access.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults aged 60–85 will receive instructions, reminders, and exercise demonstrations for short, low-intensity Radio Taiso routines via the WhatsApp app. Participants will be asked to perform the equipment-free exercises regularly while researchers track adherence and the usability of the WhatsApp delivery. Physical performance measures and validated quality-of-life questionnaires will be collected before and after the intervention to detect changes. The study tests whether a brief, culturally adapted exercise routine delivered digitally can support habit formation and improve mobility and well-being in a Turkish older-adult population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could make it easier for older adults to adopt regular, low-impact exercise at home and improve mobility, balance, and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work on low-intensity group exercise and digitally delivered physical-activity programs has shown modest improvements in adherence and function, but WhatsApp-based Radio Taiso delivery and its effects in non-Japanese populations remain minimally studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 60 years of age or older * Being able to use a smartphone and the WhatsApp application * Having internet access * Being able to walk independently (including using assistive devices) * Being able to understand verbal instructions * Agreeing to participate in the research voluntarily Exclusion Criteria: * Having undergone major orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months * Having uncontrolled cardiovascular disease * Having a serious neurological disease that prevents participation in exercise * Being unable to exercise due to severe balance disorders or a history of falls
Where it's running
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Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kübra TUZ BÜYÜK, PhD — Ondokuz Mayıs University
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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.