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Exercise and Gezaixi Interventions on Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Sponsor: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Summary
This interventional study evaluates a 12-week, once-weekly group exercise program combining 60 minutes of progressive strength training and 60 minutes of Taiwanese opera-based activities for community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 in Taipei. The primary aim is to delay frailty and functional decline by improving physical fitness and independence. Primary outcomes are muscle strength, calf circumference, and SOF frailty score; secondary outcomes are BSRS-5, GGDS-5, and SARC-F. The study uses a non-randomized, parallel two-arm design (exercise vs. usual activity), open-label, with assessments at baseline and week 12.
Official title: The Effects of Exercise and Gezaixi (Taiwanese Opera) Interventions on Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-12-20
Completion Date
2026-12-20
Last Updated
2026-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Strength Training plus Taiwanese Opera-based Activities
Group-based exercise delivered at community centers for community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 years. Frequency: once per week. Session length: 120 minutes per session (60 minutes progressive strength training + 60 minutes Taiwanese opera-based activities integrating singing, reciting, acting, and martial arts). Total duration: 12 consecutive weeks. * Content and progression: Strength training targets major muscle groups (e.g., sit-to-stand, rowing/pulling with elastic bands, hip abduction, calf raises) using body weight, elastic bands, or light dumbbells; intensity targeted at moderate level (Borg RPE 11-13) and progressed by resistance/repetitions as tolerated. The opera-based segment includes rhythmic movement, balance drills, upper-/lower-limb coordination, posture and breathing, and simple choreographed sequences adapted from Taiwanese opera elements. Each session includes \~10 minutes warm-up and \~10 minutes cool-down with flexibility and breathing exercises. Approximate group size:
Locations (1)
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Taipei, Taitau District, Taiwan