Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 60 and up

Evaluating exercise programs for healthy aging in older adults

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

Run by The University of Hong Kong · NCT06090253 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing different exercise programs to see if they can help older adults over 60 stay healthy and improve their physical and mental abilities.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages60 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1940 (estimated)
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hong Kong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2023
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT06090253 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling adults aged over 60 who are looking to improve their health and functional capacity.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications to exercise training will not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effects of the Promoting Healthy Aging with Sport Exercise (PHASE) Programs on the functional capacity of older adults. Participants aged over 60 will be assigned to various tailored exercise interventions, including football training, multi-component exercises enhanced by gerotechnology, slow sports, walking, and home-based exercises, while a control group will receive no intervention. The study aims to assess the impact of these interventions on health status, physical function, psychological function, and cognitive function over a period of six months. Measurements will be taken at baseline, three months, and six months to determine the effectiveness of the programs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the functional capacity and overall well-being of older adults through tailored exercise interventions.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with tailored exercise programs for older adults, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age above 60 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any contraindication to exercise training

Where it's running

  • The University of Hong Kong
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Doris Sau Fung YU, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
  • Study coordinator: Doris Sau Fung YU, PhD
  • Email: dyu1@hku.hk
  • Phone: 852 3817 6319

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.