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Virtual Assistant for Exercise Adherence in Older ADULTS
Sponsor: University of Valencia
Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual assistant-guided exercise program to improve adherence in older adults. In a nonrandomized controlled clinical trial, the experimental group will complete a 12-week, home-based program (60-minute sessions, 3 times per week) supported by a virtual assistant (BOT). The control group will comprise community-dwelling older adults already engaged in the municipal program Enguera se saludable, which delivers an in-person exercise program of comparable frequency and duration. The primary outcome is exercise adherence, defined as the proportion of prescribed sessions completed. Secondary outcomes include muscle strength, balance, functional capacity, health-related quality of life, and the user experience and usability of the virtual assistant.
Official title: Application of a Virtual Assistant to Enhance Exercise Adherence in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
59 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Exercise program
BOT Group: Home-based exercise program delivered through a virtual assistant for 12 weeks (60 minutes, three times per week), including guided instructions and adherence monitoring. Enguera Exercise Group: Face-to-face, instructor-led exercise sessions from the Enguera se saludable program, with the same frequency and duration (60 minutes, three times per week for 12 weeks).
Locations (1)
Carmen García Gomariz
Valencia, Spain