Effects of Walking Exercise on Sleep Quality in Older Adults

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Sleep Quality; Cognitive Function

• Registration Number: NCT07027176
• Lead Sponsor: Yea-Ru Yang

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore whether increasing physical activity can improve sleep quality in older adults, particularly those with poor sleep, and whether such improvements positively influence cognitive functions such as memory and attention. The goal is to provide a practical intervention strategy to enhance both sleep quality and cognitive function, contributing to healthy aging.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-10
• Study Start: 2025-06-15
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-18
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-18
• Primary Completion: 2026-12-31
• Study Completion: 2026-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Age between 60 and 80
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment score > 26
• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score > 5
• Not participated in any regular exercise program in the past 3 months
• Being able to understand and follow the exercise program

Exclusion Criteria

• Suffering from any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
• Visual problems
• Geriatric Depression Scale score ≥ 6
• Vestibular disease or vestibular dysfunction
• Being unable to walk independently due to neuromuscular or musculoskeletal limitations
• A history of mental illness
• Untreated obstructive sleep apnea
• A history of electroconvulsive therapy or severe head injury leading to prolonged unconsciousness
• A history of alcoholism or dependence within the past 2 years
• A history of cancer within the past 5 years
• Any major systemic diseases, unstable medical conditions (such as insulin-dependent diabetes or uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension (systolic pressure > 170 or diastolic pressure > 100 mmHg)),
• Taking medications that affect the central nervous system, balance, coordination, or sleep (such as antidepressants, vestibular sedatives or anxiolytics, sleep aids)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	sleep quality
Digital Span Test	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	short-term memory and attention
Chinese version Verbal Learning Test	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	short-term memory
Chinese Version Trail Making Test	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	attention
Chinese version of Stroop Color and Word test	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	attention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Montreal Cognitive Assessment	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	general cognitive function
Six-Minute Walk Test	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	walking endurance
Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	fatigue condition
Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	depression, anxiety and stress condition
Heart rate variability	From pre-intervention to the end of intervention at 12 weeks	autonomic nervous system function

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology; 🇨🇳 Taipei, Taiwan