Simple home workouts could help seniors bounce back after hospital stay

NCT ID NCT06820021

First seen Jan 22, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 20-week home exercise program called STEP@Home for people aged 60 and older who are at risk of losing strength and function after a hospital stay. The program includes balance, walking, and strength exercises tailored to each person. Researchers will measure physical function, frailty, and other health outcomes in 256 participants to see if the program helps them recover and stay active longer.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • the University of Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Strength-based Tailored-Exercise Program at Home (STEP@Home)

What this could lead to

If it works, this program could help older adults regain strength and independence after a hospital stay, reducing frailty and the risk of further health decline.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small study (256 participants) testing a non-drug intervention, so results may not apply to all older adults. The program requires motivation and ability to exercise at home, which may be challenging for some.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

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