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Gerofit Exercise Intervention for Older Adults With Sickle Cell Disease (SICKLE-FIT Study)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Gerofit Exercise Program for Sickle Cell Disease. Completed, enrolled 33 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of a personalized exercise training program adapted from Gerofit to improve physical health and quality of life for adults with SCD
Study Details
Timeline
Arms & Interventions
Each cohort of 5-8 participants will exercise 3 days a week for up to 12 weeks. Exercise sessions will be virtual
Interventions
The tele-Gerofit exercise intervention has training focused on meeting the physical activity guidelines and incorporating cardiovascular, strength, and balance training. Sessions will also include a mindfulness component, warm up, cool-down, and safety checks. Exercises are personalized to each person's functional status. Intensity of exercises will be determined by participants providing a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) on a scale of 0 (easy) to 10 (very hard) throughout the session. Initial exercise sessions will start at low-intensity and will gradually increase the duration and intensity to allow each person to reach recommended exercise levels at their own pace. Exercises are done virtually via Zoom. Each cohort will have 5-8 participants. The exercise program will be optimized after each cohort with modifications based on participant and exercise expert feedback.