RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06090253

A Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Evaluation on Programs Promoting Healthy Aging With Sport Exercise (PHASE Program)

Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

1,940 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Ageing Well

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to provide scientific evaluation on the effects of Promoting Healthy Aging with Sport Exercise (PHASE) Programs on the functional capacity of older. Based on the participants' mental well-being and physical health status, they will be provided with several tailored exercise intervention, including 1) football training; 2) gero-technology enhanced multi-component exercise; 3) slow sports and exercise; 4) walking exercise; 5) home-based exercise. A control group is also recruited and provided with no exercise intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Football, a behavioral approach called Gerotechnology enhanced multi-component exercise, and others for people with ageing well. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 60 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGerotechnology enhanced multi-component exercise

Intervention courses will be divided into 3 categories: Musculoskeletal training course, Neuromuscular and fall prevention training course, and cardiometabolic training course. The courses will be enabled by wearable technology, digital platform and visual display. Each of the courses will be 8 weeks in length (1 session per week), and 60 minutes per session.

BEHAVIORALHome-based exercise

The proposed elderly home gym training services will be conducted by professional fitness instructors and tailor-made for the participants. 4 personal training sessions will be assigned (once per week, 45 to 60 minutes per session).

BEHAVIORALWalking exercise

Two interventions will be provided: A) Walk-focused intervention, B) Disease-related walk intervention for participants with chronic diseases.

BEHAVIORALSlow sports and exercise

Participants will receive 10 training sessions (once or twice per week, 2 hours per session) conducted by professional fitness instructors. The training programs can be selected according to the participants' preference, including water exercises, stretching/fitness/gymnastics, slow walking/jogging, sports massage, Tai Chi, Yoga, etc.

BEHAVIORALFootball

The Football Training Programme will be arranged (10 training sessions+1 game day per stage, 4 stages per season). held on artificial turf football pitch or indoor sport facilities in 5 regions