Can exercise help older adults with sickle cell disease?

NCT ID NCT05714098

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a personalized exercise program called Gerofit for older adults with sickle cell disease. The goal was to see if the program is safe, doable, and helps improve physical health and quality of life. Thirty participants took part in tele-exercise sessions focusing on cardiovascular, strength, and balance training.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Gerofit Exercise Program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safe, personalized exercise program to improve physical health and quality of life for older adults with sickle cell disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise might cause fatigue or injury in some individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity sickle cell disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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