Community exercise program for older adults with chronic pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This program aims to provide community-based exercise classes specifically designed for older adults suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain. Trained exercise leaders will facilitate classes that incorporate enjoyable and accessible activities such as Tai Chi, Activator Pole walking, and Aquarobics, tailored to the needs of participants. The program also includes educational materials on pain management and the benefits of physical activity, addressing common barriers to exercise. By focusing on a biopsychosocial approach, the initiative seeks to empower participants to engage in physical activity safely and effectively.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants will be aged 50 or older,
* report chronic MSK pain of ≥3 months duration,
* not currently meeting the exercise guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week (determined using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants will be excluded if they have health conditions which could be worsened by exercise (e.g. neurological, or cardiovascular conditions, post-exertional malaise (screened using the DePaul Post-Exertional Malaise Questionnaire have recently undergone trauma or surgery, or have significant mobility issues which would limit exercise participation.
* Participants who are unable to communicate in English sufficiently to complete consent or baseline assessment will be excluded

Where it's running

• University of Limerick, Ireland
  Limerick, Ireland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Karen McCreesh, PhD — Ul
• Study coordinator: Karen McCreesh, PhD
• Email: karen.mccreesh@ul.ie
• Phone: 00353 61 234233

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.