Social Prescribing Intervention for Health Promotion in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

NCT07540117 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: EC1150201
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 1,500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of a social prescribing intervention on health promotion outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. The intervention consists of a 4-week mindfulness meditation program followed by a 12-week walking-pole exercise program. The purpose of the study is to determine whether this combined intervention improves physical function, psychological well-being, and sleep quality. Eligible participants aged 55 years and older will be enrolled from community settings and will receive the same 16-week intervention. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, after the mindfulness phase, after completion of the full intervention, and 3 months after the intervention ends. Study outcomes include physical function, mood, well-being, sleep quality, and indicators of continued participation and lifestyle change. The investigators hypothesize that the combined social prescribing intervention will lead to improvements in physical and psychological health among community-dwelling older adults and support healthy aging.

Conditions

Aging; Health Promotion; Mental Health

Keywords

Social Prescribing; Mindfulness Meditation; Walking Pole Exercise; Older Adults; Community-Dwelling Older Adults; Healthy Aging; Health Promotion; Psychological Well-Being; Sleep Quality; Physical Function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test

  Time in seconds required to complete the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, used to assess lower-extremity muscle strength and functional mobility. Lower values indicate better performance.

  Baseline, at Week 5, and at Week 17

Study Arms (1)

Mindfulness Meditation Plus Walking-Pole Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Mindfulness Meditation and Walking-Pole Exercise

Interventions

Mindfulness Meditation and Walking-Pole Exercise BEHAVIORAL

1. Mindfulness Meditation A 4-week group-based mindfulness meditation program delivered once weekly for approximately 60 minutes per session. The program includes breathing awareness, body awareness, relaxation training, emotion regulation, and positive psychological practices. Sessions are conducted in person by trained instructors and are supported by guided home practice using audio content. The purpose of this phase is to promote psychological well-being, relaxation, sleep improvement, and self-regulation before the exercise phase begins. 2. Walking-Pole Exercise A 12-week group-based walking-pole exercise program delivered once weekly for approximately 60 to 90 minutes per session. The program includes warm-up, structured walking-pole exercise, cool-down, and brief calming or meditative practice. It focuses on muscle strengthening, balance training, mobility, functional movement, and health promotion activities relevant to older adults. Sessions are led by qualified instructors,

Mindfulness Meditation Plus Walking-Pole Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 55 years and older
• Community-dwelling older adults
• Able to walk independently or with assistive devices
• Normal cognitive function or mild cognitive impairment, with ability to understand and follow study procedures
• Willing to sign informed consent
• Willing to participate in the intervention and complete study assessments

You may not qualify if:

• Major surgery or hospitalization within the previous 3 months
• Severe cardiovascular disease or other medical condition making exercise inappropriate, based on physician assessment
• Moderate to severe dementia or other severe psychiatric disorder
• Inability to comply with the 4-week mindfulness meditation program or the 12-week walking-pole exercise program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan: lead

Study Sites (1)

National Health Research Institutes

Zhunan, Miaoli, 350, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Interventions

Mindfulness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Central Study Contacts

Ren-Hua Chung, PhD

CONTACT

886-37206166; rchung@nhri.edu.tw

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2026
• First Posted: April 20, 2026
• Study Start: April 14, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): April 1, 2029
• Study Completion (Estimated): April 1, 2029
• Last Updated: April 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)