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

September 26, 2025 updated by: National Taiwan Normal University

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.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed 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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

51

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taipei, Taiwan, 106
        • National Taiwan Normal University,Taipei

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Using a technology-assisted physical activity program
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.
Behavioral: physical activity program
Received eight sessions of technology-assisted exercise courses, covering 26 movements in the shoulders, neck, chest, upper limbs and lower limbs, with demonstrations and real-time feedback on movement performance through high-end monitors
No Intervention: Not receiving a technology-assisted physical activity program
Institutional residents can continue their daily physical activities within the facility without digital assistance.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Joint Mobility
Time Frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Range of motion of upper and lower limb joints measured with goniometer (degrees).
Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Muscle Strength
Time Frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Description: Grip strength measured by dynamometer (kg).
Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Standing Time
Time Frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Description: Maximum duration of standing measured in seconds to assess balance and lower-limb strength.
Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Self-Efficacy
Time Frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Self-efficacy for daily activities assessed using validated self-efficacy scale. Higher scores indicate stronger confidence. scale scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate stronger self-efficacy.
Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Life Satisfaction
Time Frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).
Global life satisfaction assessed with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction. Global life satisfaction assessed with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), a 5-item scale scored on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate greater life satisfaction.
Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks).

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Taiwan Normal University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 31, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

September 30, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

September 30, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2025

Last Verified

September 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 202410HM009

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to privacy and ethical considerations. Only aggregate results will be reported in publications.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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