Sit Less and Move More — reducing prolonged sitting in older adults

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 is a feasibility interventional program that aims to reduce prolonged sitting in community-dwelling older adults using a smartphone-supported physical activity approach. Participants are overweight adults aged 65+ who sit at least six hours per day and can walk independently. The intervention focuses on breaking up sedentary time and increasing light movement, with outcomes including cardiometabolic markers and physical function measures. The work is conducted at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University and is designed to test acceptability and preliminary signals of benefit.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. are community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or above,
2. are smartphone users,
3. sit for \>= 6 hours per day
4. are overweight

Exclusion Criteria:

1. are unable to walk independently with/without walking aids due to a physical disability;
2. have health conditions that hinder the adherence to intervention

Where it's running

• School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
  Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bonny Wong, PhD
• Email: bymwong@hkmu.edu.hk
• Phone: 852 98128768

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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.