Study measuring movement and behavior in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study checks how well you move and how you behave during simple tasks. It may help researchers understand physical function and activity patterns in older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are age 65 or older
- You live at home or in a community setting (not in an institution)
- You can pass a basic physical function test (SPPB score greater than 3)
- You have not already started an exercise program
- Your thinking/mental screening score is 18 or higher
- You do not have medical reasons that make physical activity unsafe for you
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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