Impact of Multicomponent and Stability Training on Fitness and Function in Active Older Women

NCT07204886 | Completed DMC

• 2 other identifiers: 51-1-09/2025-1000872998202409418003000000001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a multicomponent training program combined with stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capabilities in active older women. It aims to determine whether these combined exercises can improve physical health and movement quality in this population. Research Question What are the effects of multicomponent training and stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capability in active older women?

Conditions

Body Composition; Physical Fitness; Functional Capacities

Keywords

Functional movement screening; Performance; Physical Activity; Older adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change from Baseline in the the 30-second Chair Stand test (30-s CST)

  The 30-second Chair Stand test (30-s CST) will be used to evaluate lower body strength, with test procedures and reliability based on Rikli and Jones (2013).

  14 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Capability

  14 weeks

• Change from Baseline in Body Composition

  14 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group underwent a structured 14-week training protocol

EXPERIMENTAL

Intervention group (IG, n =15) underwent a structured 14-week training protocol

Other: Multicomponent training and stability exercise

Control group continued their regular daily activities without participating in any organ

NO INTERVENTION

Control group (CG, n=15) continued their regular daily activities without participating in any organized training program

Interventions

Multicomponent training and stability exercise OTHER

The training program will span 14 weeks. Participants will engage in structured sessions twice a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays), with each session lasting 60 minutes. The sessions will consist of aerobic, balance, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and stability exercises, strength exercises (using body weight and the Swedish bar), and flexibility exercises. Each training session will begin with a warm-up phase, including five minutes of dynamic stretching to prepare the body for the physical demands of the session. Following the warm-up, participants will perform 15 minutes of low-impact aerobic exercises, such as marching, knee lifts, leg curls, lunges, and kicks, incorporating coordinated arm movements. Next, participants will complete 15 minutes of balance, DNS, and stability exercises. This will be followed by 20 minutes of strength training exercises. Each session will conclude with a 5-minute cooldown and flexibility segment to promote

Intervention group underwent a structured 14-week training protocol

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: This study focuses exclusively on women aged 65 years and older because this age group is at higher risk for age-related declines in physical fitness, muscle mass, balance, and functional mobility. Older women, in particular, experience greater rates of sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and functional limitations compared to men, which can increase their risk of falls and loss of independence. By targeting this population, the study aims to address the specific needs and challenges faced by older women, providing more relevant and applicable results to improve their health and quality of life. Additionally, including a homogeneous age and sex group helps reduce variability and allows for clearer interpretation of the intervention's effects.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• were women older than 65 years and did not live in nursing homes or community living
• physically independent individuals able to perform daily living tasks
• not present absence of physical limitations that might limit their engagement in exercise
• absence of cardio metabolic and neuromuscular disease that could negatively affect exercise performance

You may not qualify if:

• fracture of extremities in the last 3 months
• functional limitation (motor, auditory, and visual disorders)
• dropout and absence of participants at any measurement, and absence in more than 25% of the training sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Novi Sad: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Sport and Physical Education

Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: * Study type: Non-randomized, controlled trial, pre- and post-test design * Groups: Intervention group (IG, n =15) underwent a structured 14-week training protocol Control group (CG, n=15) continued their regular daily activities without participating in any organized training program \- Treatment duration: 14 weeks

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 12, 2025
• First Posted: October 2, 2025
• Study Start: August 21, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 12, 2026
• Study Completion: January 12, 2026
• Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SE (1)