What this means
This is a planned study that will compare a chatbot on Telegram with paper exercise plans. It has not started or reported results, so we do not yet know if it works.
Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.
- Status
- Opening soon
- Who can join
- Ages 59–85
- Where
- Not listed
The science
- Registered title
- Effectiveness of a Smartphone Chatbot to Improve Exercise Adherence in Older Adults
- Trial ID
- NCT07832097 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- interventional
- Conditions
- Exercise Adherence, Healthy Aging
- What is tested
- Chatbot-Supported Home-Based Exercise Program, Paper-Based Home Exercise Program Mostrar más líneas
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
- Ages
- 59 Years to 85 Years
- Dates
- First posted Sep 21, 2026 · updated Sep 25, 2026
Registry summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone-based chatbot in improving adherence to a 12-week home-based multicomponent exercise program in community-dwelling older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a chatbot-supported exercise program delivered through Telegram or an equivalent paper-based exercise program. Both groups will perform the same exercise program, including strength, balance, flexibility, and walking exercises. The primary outcome is exercise adherence. Secondary outcomes include physical function, physical activity, participant satisfaction, usability of the chatbot, and adverse events. The study seeks to determine whether chatbot-based support can enhance adherence and improve health outcomes in older adults.