WhatsApp Radio Taiso Exercise Program for Adults Aged 60+

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Conditions studied: Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07497529

Run by

Ondokuz Mayıs University

People needed

30

Starts

2026-03-10

Expected to finish

2026-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-27

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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)
• Being able to understand verbal instructions
• Agreeing to participate in the research voluntarily

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Ondokuz Mayıs University — Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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