Lifestyle makeover may soothe aching joints without pills
NCT ID NCT07194239
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether personalized health coaching can reduce chronic muscle and joint pain in people aged 60 and older. 268 participants will either receive four face-to-face coaching sessions focused on exercise, diet, stress, sleep, social support, and avoiding risky substances, or continue with usual care. The goal is to see if lifestyle changes can lower pain intensity and improve daily life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lifestyle medicine health coaching
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage chronic pain in older adults, improving daily function and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest, and participants must be motivated to make lifestyle changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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4/F, Lek Yuen Health Center, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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