Can exercise ease sickle cell symptoms? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT05714098

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tested whether a personalized exercise program, adapted from a program called Gerofit, is safe and doable for older adults with sickle cell disease. Thirty people took part. The goal was to see if exercise could improve physical health and quality of life, not to cure the disease. The study is now complete.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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