Effectiveness of Exercise, Walking, and Education on Mental Health, Mobility and Quality of Life in Elderly Residents of Nursing Homes

Clinical Trial This clinical trial aims to determine the impact of physiotherapy interventions on mental health, quality of life, and spinal mobility in older adults. The physiotherapy intervention will consist of group exercise therapy (3 times a week, 40 minutes, 4 weeks in total), walking activities (3 times a week, 30 minutes, 4 weeks in total), and education on optimal positions and movements in daily activities (one session lasting 60 minutes) The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Are group exercise therapy and walking optimal for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving quality of life in older adults placed in nursing homes in a short period of time 2. Do physiotherapy interventions improve spinal mobility (anteflexion and extension)?

NCT Number	NCT07236424
Lead Sponsor	University of Mostar
Conditions	Mental Health Care, Depression Anxiety Disorder, Quality of Life
Enrollment	44 participants
Start Date	2025-11-20
Primary Completion	2026-01-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01-08 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-12