Exercise Habits and Preferences of Community Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Pain
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Chronic Pain. Basic parameters: from 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Exercise Habits and Preferences of Community Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Pain: an Exploratory Study
Overview
Objective: * To explore the exercise habits and preferences of community dwelling older adults with chronic pain * To explore the facilitating factors and barriers in performing regular exercise for community dwelling older adults with chronic pain Significance of study: Chronic pain is a significant issue affecting both physical well-being and socioeconomic aspects across different age groups. Among older adults, physical inactivity is common, especially among those experiencing chronic pain. However, regular physical exercise offers numerous health benefits for the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. This project aims to explore the exercise habits and preferences of community-dwelling older adults with chronic pain. By identifying facilitating factors and barriers related to exercise, we can develop tailored exercise programs. These programs will promote healthier habits, allowing older adults to continue living independently in their communities and potentially delaying the need for long-term care facilities.
Primary outcome measures
- Brief Pain Inventory [Time frame: 1 year]
- Exercise habits and preferences [Time frame: 1 year]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged 60 or above
- Scored \>6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test
- Can understand Cantonese
- Have a history of non-cancer pain in the past 6 months
Exclusion criteria
- Have a serious organic disease or malignant tumour
- Have a mental disorder diagnosed by neurologists or psychiatrists
- Have further medical/surgical treatment in two months or experienced drug addiction
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06595810 · EHPP