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Pilot Feasibility Study of a Fall Prevention Exercise Programme for Community-dwelling Older Adults in Nanchang, China

NCT07341802 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-04-29

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Summary

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of a fall prevention exercise programme for older adults living in urban communities in China. The study will also gather preliminary data on whether the programme can improve adherence to exercise and reduce falls.

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

Conditions

  • Fall Prevention

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

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.

BEHAVIORAL

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Malaya

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-16
Primary Completion
2026-12-30
Completion
2027-01-30

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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