Sitting less could boost senior heart health – study tests simple breaks
NCT ID NCT06427603
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking short, frequent activity breaks can improve heart health and physical function in older adults who sit for long periods. Thirty participants aged 65 and older who are overweight and sit at least 6 hours daily will use workshops and a mobile app to break up sitting time. The main goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, with secondary measures of sedentary behavior and muscle health.
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Active substance
physical activity breaks via workshops and mobile app
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple activity breaks help older adults reduce sedentary time and improve heart health and physical function.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. It tests whether the approach works, not yet if it improves health outcomes.
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School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
RECRUITINGHo Man Tin, Hong Kong
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