Using a Technology Assisted Physical Activity Program to Improve Muscle Strength, Joint Mobility, Standing Time,Self-efficacy and Life Satisfaction of Residents in Institutions

National Taiwan Normal University

Status: Terminated

Conditions: Fragile and More Vulnerable; Mildly Frail

Treatments: Behavioral: physical activity program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07199400

202410HM009

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a technology-assisted physical activity program on improving muscle strength, joint mobility, standing time, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction among residents in institutions.

With the rapid growth of the aging population in Taiwan and the associated decline in physical function, innovative interventions are urgently needed. The program integrates interactive digital displays to provide safe, guided exercise routines tailored to residents in institutions, with the goal of enhancing both physical and psychological well-being, thereby improving overall quality of life.

Full description

Taiwan is rapidly entering a super-aged society, with individuals aged 65 and above projected to exceed 20% of the total population by 2025. Aging is associated with declines in muscle endurance, joint mobility, balance, and functional independence, which severely affect daily living performance. Although aging cannot be prevented, appropriate interventions can slow down functional decline and improve quality of life.

This study used a randomized controlled trial design to investigate the effects of a technology-assisted exercise intervention in long-term care facilities. Residents classified as frail or mildly frail according to the Clinical Frailty Scale were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=26) or the control group (n=25).

The intervention group will participate in eight sessions of a technology-assisted exercise program, consisting of 26 seated movements covering the neck, shoulders, chest, upper and lower limbs. The program, designed by faculty and students from National Taiwan University of Sport, emphasizes safety and accessibility for Residents. Exercises will be demonstrated via an advanced digital display system with real-time feedback, and each session will last approximately 30 minutes. The control group will maintain routine physical activities without digital assistance.

Enrollment: 51 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Suitable for participation in an exercise intervention program. Able to understand and comply with study instructions, willingly participate, and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Residents with severe cognitive impairment or unable to cooperate with exercise guidance

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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51 participants in 2 patient groups

Using a technology-assisted physical activity program

Experimental group

Description:

Residents are guided through 26 seated exercises using a digital display and receive real-time feedback. Each set of exercises lasts 30 minutes and is repeated eight times, aiming to improve muscle strength, flexibility, balance, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction.

Treatment:

Behavioral: physical activity program

Not receiving a technology-assisted physical activity program

No Intervention group

Description:

Institutional residents can continue their daily physical activities within the facility without digital assistance.