WhatsApp Radio Taiso Exercise Program for Adults Aged 60+
ConditionOlder Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorOndokuz Mayıs University
About this trial
The aim of this research is to examine the contribution of the Radio Taiso exercise program, offered via the WhatsApp application, to the process of establishing exercise habits in individuals aged 60 and over, and to evaluate the effects of this intervention on physical performance and quality of life. The study investigates the usability of WhatsApp, a digital platform, as a support tool in developing exercise habits. Furthermore, it aims to reveal the effects of the traditional Radio Taiso exercise model, widely practiced in Japan, one of the longest-living societies in the world, on the physical performance and quality of life of older adults.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
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)
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Exercise
Other interventionThis study will utilize Radio Taiso exercises. The exercises will be conducted via WhatsApp. The aim of this 5-minute daily program is to instill an exercise habit in individuals over 60 years of age.
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Radio Taiso GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
WhatsApp Feedback Questions
WhatsApp Feedback Questions: These will be conducted to monitor the development and continuity of exercise habits. Daily WhatsApp message: Did I do the exercise today? ☐ Yes ☐ No Weekly short summary: How many days a week did you do it? (0-7) Questions about Exercises: Was it easy for me to do the exercises? ☐ Yes ☐ No Was the exercise duration appropriate? ☐ Yes ☐ No I consider regular exercise a part of my life. (Score between 0-10) Did you experience pain, dizziness, or falls during exercise? ☐ Yes ☐ No Open-Ended Questions: What are your general thoughts about the exercise program? What were the situations that made it easier or harder for you to do the exercises regularly? Do you plan to continue doing these exercises after the workout is finished? Why? What do you think about having your progress monitored via WhatsApp?
Time frame
6 weeksSecondary outcomes
1
Timed up And Go Test
The TUG test is conducted using a chair and a 3-meter walking area. In the TUG test, the participant is asked to walk a 3-meter distance at their usual pace, standing up from the chair, turning around, walking backward, and then sitting back down in the chair. The test is scored by recording the time it takes for the participant to complete the test in seconds.
Time frame
6 weeks2
30-Second Chair Sit-and-Stand Test
30-Second Chair Sit-and-Stand Test: In the chair sit-and-stand test, the person is instructed to sit in the middle of the chair with their back straight, feet flat on the floor, and arms crossed in front of their chest (right hand on left shoulder, left hand on right shoulder). The test begins with the command "Start". The participant is asked to perform as many full stand-ups as possible within 30 seconds. The number of full stand-ups performed within 30 seconds constitutes the participant's score.
Time frame
6 weeks3
Short Form-12 (SF-12) Quality of Life Questionnaire
Short Form-12 (SF-12) Quality of Life Questionnaire: This is the short form of the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. The SF-12 consists of eight sub-dimensions. Scores from 0 to 100 are used on the scale. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of life.
Time frame
6 weeksSponsors and contacts
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