The Effect of Volunteer-Engaged Lifestyle Optimisation Via ICOPE on Sarcopenia in Older Adults (VELO-S)

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Conditions studied: Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Fall Prevention in Healthy Aging, Frailty Syndrome, Malnutrition Elderly, Frailty

In brief

Sarcopenia prevention and management are highly prioritised goals in the Healthy Ageing agenda. The study aims to: 1) evaluate the effects of the digital-enhanced, volunteer-engaged collaborative care pathway to improve sarcopenia, reduce fall risk, and increase health-related quality of life (HRQL) among community-dwelling older adults with risk of, or diagnosed with, sarcopenia; 2) evaluate whether the volunteers who received health coach capacity training and supported the intervention experienced health benefits across time; 3) explore the engagement experiences and perceived effects of elderly participants with sarcopenia during the program; 4) evaluate the intervention implementation process and effects from the perspectives of social care workers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07345832

Run by

The University of Hong Kong

People needed

200

Starts

2026-02-01

Expected to finish

2027-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-31

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• aged 60 or above
• Pseudo-Sarcopenia as indicated by a score on SARC-CaIF ≥11, OR sarcopenia according relative BIA-based appendicular skeletal mass/ height (Men: <7 kg/m2; women: <5.7 kg/m2), OR handgrip strength on dominant hand (male <28 kg, female <18 kg) (Chen et al., 2025)
• the ability to use a smartphone, electronic tablet, or computer
• consent to participate

You may not qualify if…

• having medical conditions contradictory to physical activity including unstable cardiovascular and orthopaedic conditions
• engaging in other structured health promotion program involving physical activity and nutritional enhancement

Where it is running

• The University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)

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