Plain-English translation of NCT06604650 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Hypertension research guide →The Active Older Adults study is testing a free, community-based fitness program designed specifically for people aged 50 and older. The program combines aerobic exercise, strength training, balance work, and flexibility training in one-hour classes held at local Miami parks, offered either in-person or online. Researchers want to understand how this program affects cardiovascular fitness, weight, blood pressure, and participants' ability to live independently.
Many older adults struggle with sedentary lifestyles, high blood pressure, and reduced fitness, which increases the risk of heart disease and falls. This study aims to show whether affordable, accessible group exercise programs at community parks can help older adults improve their fitness and maintain their independence.
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If you join, you would attend one-hour fitness classes at one of eight Miami parks, either two or three times per week, for as long as you wish. Classes include aerobic exercise, strength training, balance work, and flexibility exercises, taught by bilingual instructors. Every four months (in fall, winter, and spring), researchers would collect basic health measurements like your weight, blood pressure, and muscle strength to track how the program affects your fitness over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Duke University
Collaborators
Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
June 2016
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
50 Years – 95 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Emily M D'Agostino, DPH, MS, MEd, MA
Duke University
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