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.

agnosia Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Musculoskeletal Pain musculoskeletal system disorder osteoarthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • 4/F, Lek Yuen Health Center, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong