Open Space and Closed Years

NCT07365228 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: Open space and closed yearsIP-UNIST-23_OPZG
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 150
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this project is to examine the effects of a specific multicomponent physical activity program (MPAP), conducted in an outdoor setting, on the health and functional-motor status (HFMS) of women over the age of 60. Additionally, the study will investigate the influence of sociodemographic factors (SDF), physical literacy (PL), and health literacy (HL) on the baseline HFMS and the subsequent changes resulting from the KTP. Study Methodology The program participants will consist of older women (\>60 years; n=60) whose current HFMS allows for participation in the exercise protocol. They will be divided into two groups: Experimental Group: Will participate in the MPAP. Control Group: Will not participate in the MPAP. The exercise intervention (MPAP) will include a combination of aerobic activities, strength exercises, balance, and flexibility. It will be conducted two to three times per week across two three-month cycles, separated by a three-month break. Data Collection and Environment Assessments: Sociodemographic factors, physical literacy, and health literacy will be measured at the start of the study. A series of HFMS indicators will be recorded before and after each exercise cycle. Setting: The MPAP will be performed outdoors in a public park. Project Significance Beyond analyzing the direct effects of the exercise program and the correlations between the measured variables, this project will contribute to a deeper understanding of the importance of the natural environment in implementing goal-oriented physical activity for the elderly population.

Conditions

Physical Fitness; Health Literacy; Lipid Profile; Body Composition; Physical Literacy

Keywords

physical fitness; health status; postmenopausal women

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Fitness status - dynamic balance

  Measured by Biodex balance system on the basis of standardized protocol

  3 months

• Fitness status - static balance

  Measured by Biodex balance system using the standardized protocol

  3 monts

• Lipid profile

  Tryglicerides, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol (measured by POC testing device)

  3 months

• Health literacy

  Health literacy evidenced via HLS19-Q12

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Body composition - skeletal muscle mass

  3 months

• Body composition - body fat

  3 months

Other Outcomes (1)

• Physical literacy

  3 months

Study Arms (1)

Evaluation

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the intervention

Behavioral: Physical exercising

Interventions

Physical exercising BEHAVIORAL

Participants will be involved in regular physical exercising in public space

Evaluation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• physical fitness status which allows active participation in the physical exercising program organized as a tretment

You may not qualify if:

• health conditions not allowing the participation in treatment program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Goran Kuvacic: lead

Central Study Contacts

Damir Sekulic, Professor

CONTACT

385912504664; damir.sekulic@kifst.eu

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Experimental (treatment group) vs. Control (non-treated group)

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 21, 2025
• First Posted: January 26, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2029
• Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12