Walking to improve sleep in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a walking exercise program can improve sleep quality in adults aged 60 to 80 who currently have poor sleep and do not exercise regularly. You would join a supervised walking program for several weeks to see if it helps you sleep better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You have poor sleep quality (a score above 5 on a standard sleep test)
- You have not been exercising regularly in the past 3 months
- You are able to walk on your own without help
- You do not have major health problems like uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history of cancer in the last 5 years
- You are not taking medications for sleep, depression, anxiety, or balance problems
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