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NCT Number: NCT07601438

Comparative Effects of Calisthenic and Exercise Snack

This study aimed to compare the effects of music-accompanied exercise snacks and calisthenic exercises on pain, locomotor performance, quality of life, and physical activity-related outcomes in healthy older adults.

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Key information

Age range

65 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sinem Yenil Kocabay

Denizli, 20060, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Voluntary individuals aged 65 years and older,
  • Without any contraindication to exercise participation
  • Able to speak and understand Turkish

Treatment and study plan

Calisthenic Exercise

Other

Participants in the CEG performed music-accompanied bodyweight exercises, with each session lasting approximately 20 minutes.

Snack exercise

Other

Participants in the ESG performed music-accompanied exercise sessions under physiotherapist supervision twice weekly for 6 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The test measures the time required to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters at a safe and comfortable speed, turn around, walk back, and sit down again. Shorter completion times indicate better balance and mobility performance.

  2. 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test was used to assess lower extremity strength and endurance as indicators of functional performance in older adults. The number of complete sit-to-stand repetitions performed within 30 seconds was recorded as the test score

  3. Stair Climb Test

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    Participants were instructed to ascend and descend a staircase consisting of nine steps (16-20 cm in height) as quickly and safely as possible. Total completion time was recorded as the outcome measure.

  4. Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES)

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) is an 8-item unidimensional instrument assessing positive feelings such as enjoyment and pleasure associated with physical activity. Responses are rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 ("strongly disagree") to 7 ("strongly agree"). Higher mean scores indicate greater enjoyment of physical activity.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain Assessment

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    Pain perceived during rest, walking, and stair ascent/descent was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The distance (mm) between the "no pain" anchor and the participant's mark on a 10-cm line was measured, yielding a score ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.

  2. Pain Disability Index (PDI)

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The PDI consists of seven items evaluating the impact of pain on daily functional activities. Participants rate each item on a scale from 0 to 10. Total scores range from 0 to 70, with scores ≥40 indicating high disability. Higher scores reflect greater disability severity.

  3. Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES)

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The MFES is based on a visual analog scale assessing confidence in performing daily activities without falling. Participants rate their confidence for each activity on a scale ranging from 0 (no confidence) to 10 (complete confidence). The total score is divided by 14 to obtain the final score. Higher scores indicate lower fall risk, whereas lower scores indicate greater fall risk.

  4. Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile for Older Adults (HPLP-OA)

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The HPLP-OA was developed to evaluate health-promoting behaviors in adults aged 65 years and older. The scale consists of 22 items scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 22 to 88, with higher scores indicating greater frequency of health-promoting behaviors.

  5. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The IPAQ assesses time spent in physical activities during the previous week, including sitting, walking, moderate-intensity activity, and vigorous-intensity activity. Scores are calculated as MET-minutes/week by multiplying duration, frequency, and metabolic equivalent (MET) values.

  6. World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD TR)

    Time frame: Preintervention, postintervention 6th week

    The WHOQOL-OLD module consists of 24 items across six domains, rated using a 5-point Likert scale. Subscale scores range from 4 to 20, and a total score can also be calculated by summing domain scores. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pamukkale University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Music-Accompanied Calisthenic and Exercise Snack Interventions on Pain, Locomotor Performance, and Quality of Life in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 22, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 15, 2026

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