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

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Body Composition; Physical Fitness; Functional Capacities

• Registration Number: NCT07204886
• Lead Sponsor: University of Novi Sad

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?

Detailed Description

Study Title

Effect of Multicomponent Training and Stability Exercises on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Functional Movement Capability in Active Older Women: A Non-Randomized Study

This study will investigate the effects of a 14-week multicomponent training program combined with stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capability in active older women. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group undergoing the exercise protocol or a control group maintaining their usual activities. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate the outcomes.

Study Type

Design: Interventional (Non-Randomized), Controlled Trial

Allocation: Non-randomized

Model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open Label)

Primary Purpose: Prevention

Time Perspective: Prospective

Duration: 14 weeks

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-08-21
• Status Verified: 2025-09
• Study First Submitted: 2025-09-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-09-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-09-24
• Study First Posted: 2025-10-02
• Last Update Posted: 2025-10-02
• Primary Completion: 2026-01-12
• Study Completion: 2026-01-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline in the the 30-second Chair Stand test (30-s CST)	14 weeks	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).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Capability	14 weeks	The test will be conducted using a standardized Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to assess functional movement capability
Change from Baseline in Body Composition	14 weeks	The body composition were assessed using bioelectrical impendence

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Sport and Physical Education; 🇷🇸 Novi Sad, Serbia