Community physical exercise program for older adults with chronic disease, randomized trial
A randomized controlled trial tested a community-based physical exercise program in people aged 50 and older with multiple chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or musculoskeletal disease. The program aimed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, bone health, functional capacity, and quality of life through personalized exercise prescription. The abstract describes the study design and objectives but does not report the actual findings, effect sizes, or whether outcomes improved.
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The finding has not established an approved change to our evidence assessment.
Source date: Sep 10, 2026 · Discovered: Sep 17, 2026 · Assessed: — · Research update
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Study details
- Design
- Rct
- Sample size
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- Duration
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- Population
- Individuals aged 50 years and older with at least two chronic conditions including cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular disease or risk, overweight, diabetes mellitus, or musculoskeletal diseases
- Primary outcome
- Improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, bone health, functional capacity, and quality of life
- Effect size
- —
- Significance
- Not reported
- Journal
- Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Centro Académico de Investigação e Formação Biomédica do Algarv
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026
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Assessment history
9/23/2026 · SUPERSEDED: Source updated; assessment withdrawn pending review.
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