Volunteer-led lifestyle program to help sarcopenia 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

The VELO-S project runs a 12-week, volunteer-engaged lifestyle optimisation pathway based on WHO ICOPE, delivered via a digital platform that personalises nutrition and exercise recommendations. It uses goal-oriented empowerment and workshops to sustain behavior change, while evaluating benefits for participants and the trained volunteers. The study also examines how social care workers view the intervention and how it is implemented in the community. Eligible participants are adults 60 and older with sarcopenia or risk markers, who can use digital devices and consent to participate. The study is hosted by The University of Hong Kong, with no listed collaborators beyond the lead sponsor.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. aged 60 or above
2. Pseudo-Sarcopenia as indicated by a score on SARC-CaIF ≥11, OR sarcopenia according relative BIA-based appendicular skeletal mass/ height (Men: \<7 kg/m2; women: \<5.7 kg/m2), OR handgrip strength on dominant hand (male \<28 kg, female \<18 kg) (Chen et al., 2025)
3. the ability to use a smartphone, electronic tablet, or computer
4. consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

1. having medical conditions contradictory to physical activity including unstable cardiovascular and orthopaedic conditions
2. engaging in other structured health promotion program involving physical activity and nutritional enhancement

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: 852-3917-6319

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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.