A Multi-level and Mixed-method Impact Evaluation for the Jockey Club Elders Get Active Fitness Campaign
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is provide a scientific evaluation on the impact of the Jockey Club Get Fitness Campaign to improve the physical capacity and health condition of the community-dwelling older adults after the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will take part in any of the four care models:
- a box of exercise equipment
- a box of exercise equipment with verbal briefing
- a box of exercise equipment and engage in the 8-week group-based exercise training
- receive the wonderful box of exercise equipment and engage in the 8-week group-based exercise training together with the 6-week behavioral modification Participants with greater physical dependency, greater chronic disease burden or lower motivation for social engagement will take part in any of the three care models:
- a box of exercise equipment only
- a box of exercise equipment with verbal briefing
- a box of exercise equipment and engage in the 4-session home-based exercise training, together with the 6-week behavioral modification
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Jan 2023
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 2, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 31, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 18, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 30, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 31, 2025
CompletedDecember 17, 2025
December 1, 2025
1.5 years
May 31, 2023
December 9, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (14)
Step count
Step count per day measured by a pedometer
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Functional mobility score
Score measured by Life Space Assessment questionnaire (range: 0-120), higher score better performance
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Exercise self-efficacy score
Score measured by Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale questionnaire (range 0-90), higher score higher self-efficacy for exercise
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Hand grip strength
Hand grip strength measured by hand-held dynamometer in unit of KG
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Performance of timed up-and-go test
Measured by timed up-and-go test in unit of second
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Mobility limitation score
Measured by Short Physical Performance Battery (range 0-12), higher score better physical performance
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Sarcopenia risk score
Measured by Sarcopenia(SARC) questionnaire and calf circumference in unit of cm (range0-20), higher score higher risk of sarcopenia
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Frailty risk score
Measured by Edmonton Frail Scale questionnaire (range0-17), higher score more severer frailty
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Social connectedness score
Measured by Social Connectedness Scale questionnaire (20-100), higher score stronger social connectedness
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Insomnia risk score
Measured by Insomnia Severity Index questionnaire (range0-28), higher score greater severity of insomnia
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Mental health score
Measured by Mental Health Inventory questionnaire (range 0-100), higher score better mental health
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Fatigue score
Measured by Brief Fatigue Inventory questionnaire (range0-10), higher score greater fatigue
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Loneliness score
Measured by UCLA Loneliness Scale questionnaire (range20-80), higher score greater loneliness
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Health status self-rated score
Measured by EQ05D-5L questionnaire (range -0.59-1.0), higher score better quality of life
Changes from baseline to 8 weeks after start intervention
Study Arms (7)
Equipment box (general)
EXPERIMENTALA box of exercise equipment is distributed to community dwelling older adults.
Equipment box with briefing (general)
EXPERIMENTALA box of exercise equipment is distributed. Verbal briefing of exercise equipment is provided to community dwelling older adults.
Group-based exercise (general)
EXPERIMENTALA box of exercise equipment is distributed. Verbal briefing of exercise equipment and an 8-week group exercise training program is provided to community dwelling older adults.
Group-based exercise with behavioral modification (general)
EXPERIMENTALA box of exercise equipment is distributed. Verbal briefing of exercise equipment and an 8-week group exercise training program is provided to community dwelling older adults, following by a 6-week behavioral modification.
Equipment box (home-bound)
EXPERIMENTALA box of exercise equipment is distributed to home-bound community dwelling older adults.
Equipment box with briefing (home-bound)
EXPERIMENTALA box of exercise equipment is distributed. Verbal briefing of exercise equipment is provided to home-bound community dwelling older adults.
Home-based exercise with behavioral modification (home-bound)
EXPERIMENTALA box of exercise equipment is distributed. Verbal briefing of exercise equipment and an 8-week group exercise training program is provided to home-bound community dwelling older adults, following by a 6-week behavioral modification.
Interventions
Participants receive a box of exercise equipment containing dumbbell, elastic band, hand cycle machine, and booklet of exercise instruction only.
Participants receive a box of exercise equipment containing dumbbell, elastic band, hand cycle machine, and booklet of exercise instruction, and they are given verbal briefing on how to use the equipment.
Participants receive al box of exercise equipment. They attend an 8-week group exercise training program for 1 hour /session and 1 session/ week, and are supervised by a physical fitness training. The exercise program includes a combination of aerobic, resistance, balance and flexibility exercises.
Participants receive al box of exercise equipment. They attend an 8-week group exercise training program for 1 hour /session and 1 session/ week, and are supervised by a physical fitness training. The exercise program includes a combination of aerobic, resistance, balance and flexibility exercises. After finishing the exercise training program, a 6-week behavioral modification is provided. Two home visits and four telephone visits are conducted to empower the participants for exercise at home.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age above 60 years
- Resident of public rental house
You may not qualify if:
- Any contraindication to exercise training
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Doris Sau Fung Yu, PhD
The University of Hong Kong
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 31, 2023
First Posted
June 18, 2023
Study Start
January 2, 2023
Primary Completion
June 30, 2024
Study Completion
August 31, 2025
Last Updated
December 17, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-12