Effectiveness of an mHealth Application to Promote Home-Based Exercise in Adults Aged 65 and Older

Evaluating the Effectiveness of an mHealth Application to Promote Home-Based Exercise in Adults Aged 65 and Older: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drug ABC works to evaluate the effectiveness of an mHealth application to promote home-based exercise in adults aged 65 and older. The objectives are:

Primary objective:

• To evaluate the effect of the mHealth application on increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels.

Secondary objectives:

• To assess the impact of the mHealth application on physical fitness measures (e.g., functional capacity, strength, balance, fall risk, flexibility)
• To assess the impact of the mHealth application on physical activity (e.g., daily steps, self-reported physical activity)
• To examine the impact of the mHealth application on wellbeing
• To explore the impact of the mHealth application on cognitive functioning
• To measure user adherence and engagement with the mHealth application
• To evaluate participant satisfaction with the mHealth application

Researchers will compare a group using an mHealth application to a group not using the application to determine whether it effectively increases physical activity.

Participants will:

• Use the mHealth application or not for 8 weeks
• Visit the labo 3 times in total for assessements
• Use a wearable during the study period

Inclusion Criteria:

• 65 years or older
• Medically stable Any existing chronic illnesses (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, or arthritis) are being effectively managed with medications or lifestyle interventions.

The participant is not experiencing any recent or ongoing acute medical conditions, such as infections, recent surgeries, or injuries, that could interfere with participation in the study.

• No significant cognitive, mental or physical impairment that would prevent safe use of the mHealth application or performance of the exercises.
• Understanding and speaking Dutch
• Access to a smartphone and computer.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The presence of an active lifestyle.
• Enrolment in other exercise programs or clinical trials that might interfere with study participation or outcomes.
• Any condition or circumstance deemed by a healthcare professional to pose a risk to the participant's safety or the validity of the study.