Reporting randomised trials of physical exercise or training interventions in older adults: the PETIO guideline.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This reporting guideline was developed to address the gap in methodological reporting standards for trials investigating physical exercise or training in older adults, aiming to enhance the quality, transparency, and replicability of such research. The aim is to improve the reporting of key elements, including population characteristics, intervention components [e.g., Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (FITT) principles, tailoring, use of technology], study design and methods (e.g., recruitment, randomization, statistical analysis), as well as study results, including outcomes and adherence measures.

Methods

A six-stage process was used to develop this guideline. This included a three-round Delphi process involving experts from a large European network (COST Action P

SUBMITTER: Wollesen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670822 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature