An interventional study of Mobile Exercise Support and Self-help physical activity booklet in Mobile Health and Physical Activity, sponsored by Beijing Normal University. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-02.
Sponsored by Beijing Normal University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China — 41 open to participants now, 49 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Motor Activity · China.
Among the 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China, this one is the 32nd largest by planned enrollment of the 113 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 13 that started in 2025, is one of 105 with no phase, reaches primary completion later than 28 of the 48 other live ones, and was the 84th registered.
9,798 studies on the registry are indexed under Motor Activity; 1,910 are open to participants now.
Browse Motor Activity studies →41 of the 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Peking University Third Hospital · Sites in China
Ages 35–70
Yang Zhang · Sites in China
Ages 60–79
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Sites in China
Ages 18–70 · Women only
Peking University People's Hospital · Sites in China
Ages 65+ · Healthy volunteers
Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital · Sites in China
Ages 18+
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Of the 1,201 Motor Activity studies recruiting now, 517 (43%) set no upper age limit and 535 (45%) stop at 75 or younger; 180 take children under 18; 420 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 60 Years and older · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
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132 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
A study in two phases is counted once above. Listed by phase, each with its combined phases: Phase 1 1 · Phase 2 3 · Phase 3 3 · Phase 4 2
First in 2005; this study’s year is marked. 13 started in 2025.
By drug class, each counting the studies that test any of its medicines:
This study's planned enrollment of 200 is above the median of 60 across 8,388 interventional studies indexed under Motor Activity.
Median enrollment 113 across the 113 interventional studies, 221 across the 19 observational. Of the 58 that completed or were terminated, 1 (2%) have results posted.
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1 of 132 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Beijing Normal University is the lead sponsor of 31 studies on the registry; 4 are open to participants now.
Beijing Normal University has 1 study filed under Motor Activity — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
18 of the studies in Motor Activity with a site in China that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07738809Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, ChinaEffects of Exercise Intervention on Sleep Quality and Emotional Problems in College Students With Depressive Symptoms | 2026-11 |
| NCT07755995Xu ShuishuiLatin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children | 2026-11-30 |
| NCT07554027Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityEffect of Episodic Future Thinking on Promoting Physical Activity Among Older Adults With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial | 2026-12 |
| NCT07137520Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe Impact of Various Exercise Intensities on Energy Expenditure Metabolism | 2026-12 |
| NCT06570083Beijing Normal UniversityMobile-Based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among the Elderly | 2026-12-30 |
Among the 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China, from their registry updates:
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This study aims to explore the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a mobile phone-based intervention among elderly individuals with chronic diseases.
Promoting physical activity among elderly individuals is an increasingly critical public health priority. Regular exercise is essential for maintaining mobility, enhancing mental well-being, and reducing the risk of exacerbating chronic conditions. However, many elderly individuals encounter significant barriers, including physical limitations, lack of motivation, and restricted access to safe environments.
This mobile phone-based intervention seeks to address these challenges by offering accessible support through age-appropriate exercise routines, motivational prompts, and educational content delivered directly to participants' mobile devices. The intervention's primary objective is to reduce sedentary behavior, increase physical activity levels, and ultimately enhance the overall health and well-being of elderly individuals with chronic diseases.
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Participants in the intervention group will receive three months of personalized support via WeChat, including tailored exercise recommendations, motivational messages, and educational content.
Behavioral: Mobile Exercise Support · Behavioral: Self-help physical activity booklet
Participants in the control group will receive a self-help booklet designed to promote physical activity among the elderly.
Behavioral: Self-help physical activity booklet
Participants receive three months of personalized support via WeChat, including tailored exercise recommendations, motivational messages, and educational content.
Participants receive a self-help booklet to promote physical activity among the elderly. The booklet will include guidelines for safe and effective exercises, tips for staying motivated, and information on the health benefits of regular physical activity.
Time spent in sedentary behavior
The time spent sedentary behavior (min/week) in the last 7 days
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Acceptability of the Mobile Phone-Based Intervention
Acceptability will be assessed using a series of 4 items from previous studies on mobile physical activity interventions. Participants will rate each statement on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The statements will cover aspects such as ease of use, personal relevance, clarity of information, and overall satisfaction with the intervention.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Perceived Usefulness of the Mobile Phone-Based Intervention
Perceived usefulness will be assessed using 5 items from previous studies on online physical activity interventions. Participants will rate each question on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not at all useful) to 5 (very useful). The questions will explore how useful participants found the intervention in helping them to (1) increase confidence in engaging in regular physical activity, (2) overcome barriers to physical activity, (3) increase support for participating in physical activity, (4) plan for physical activity, and (5) stay motivated to engage in physical activity.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Time spent in zero-time exercise
The time spent physical activity while seated and standing (min/week) in the last 7 days
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Exercise self-efficacy
This outcome measure evaluates participants' confidence in their ability to engage in regular physical activity (self-efficacy). Participants will rate their confidence on a single-item scale ranging from 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression levels will be assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), a validated tool comprising two items for anxiety and two items for depression. The PHQ-4 score ranges from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating greater severity of anxiety and depression symptoms.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Perceived subjective happiness
This outcome measure assesses participants' subjective happiness using a Self-Reported Happiness scale. Participants will rate their happiness on a single-item scale ranging from 1 (not at all happy) to 5 (extremely happy), with higher scores indicating greater perceived happiness.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Perceived life satisfaction
This outcome measure assesses participants' subjective life satisfaction using a self-reported life satisfaction scale. Participants will rate their life satisfaction on a single-item scale ranging from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater perceived life satisfaction.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months follow-up
Plan to share: No
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Started Sep 2025 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Dec 2026, 15 months after the start.
Of 5,147 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Motor Activity, half reached primary completion within 17 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 36. This study's planned 15 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 5,207 studies reached it within 17 months; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 36.
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This study is active, not recruiting, as verified in Aug 2026. You cannot join it, but the record below documents what was studied.
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