Australia · 2018 · Cluster randomised trial
Study summarySUNBEAM: resistance, balance and falls
The trial reported fewer falls in the intervention group. It evaluated a supported programme, not the independent effect of buying an exercise machine.
Evidence & exercise
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Explore examples from the supplied research collection: original studies, trial protocols and New Zealand programme material. Read the population, methods and limitations alongside each summary.
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Australia · 2014 · Trial protocol
Study summarySUNBEAM: the original study protocol
This paper describes the planned SUNBEAM trial design and assessment approach. The completed trial is a separate 2018 publication.
Australia · 2017 · Trial protocol
Study summaryMuscling Up Against Disability (MUAD)
The supplied paper explains how MUAD was designed to evaluate a community exercise programme. It includes researchers with Australasian affiliations.
Belgium · 2021 · Pilot randomised trial
Study summaryExergaming and major neurocognitive disorder
The authors reported improvements in several physical and cognitive measures. The findings support further investigation rather than a broad dementia-prevention claim.
NZ · 2016 · Conference poster / uncontrolled programme evaluation
Study summaryNew Zealand cardiac rehabilitation poster
A local example from the supplied research collection. It describes a programme evaluation rather than a randomised comparison.
Educational research summaries, not individual medical advice. Exercise selection and supervision should be discussed with your qualified clinical or exercise team.