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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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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