Clinical trials: Sarcopenia in Elderly
Sarcopenia
Diagnostic Evaluation of Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients
Sarcopenia is a generalized progressive skeletal muscle disorder that represents a related physiological vulnerability that is associated with or increases the likelihood of adverse outcomes, including falls, fractures, physical…
- Trial name
- NCT04451005
- Testing
- 0
- Volunteers
- 403 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Sarcopenia
A Protein Supplementation and Exercise Strategy to Promote Muscle Protein Anabolism in Frail Elderly People
The present study is designed to investigate whether timed protein supplementation will increase skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly population.
- Trial name
- ProMuscle (NCT01110369)
- Testing
- Protein drink, Resistance exercise training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Frailty/Sarcopenia
Frailty in the Elderly Oncological and Oncohematological Patient.
The Italian population is progressively aging, and cancer incidence increases with age. Older patients are at higher risk of frailty, a condition associated with adverse outcomes such as disability, falls, hospitalization, and…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia in Elderly, Frailty/Sarcopenia, Oncological Patients, Hematologic Disease
- Trial name
- SALICE (NCT07624370)
- Testing
- Frailty evaluation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano
Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity
Study of the Long-term Effects of Exercise on Heath Indicators in Older People
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the most frequent cause of death among the elderly population. Hypertension, unfavorable lipid profile, obesity and physical inactivity are among the main risk factors for CVD.
- Conditions
- Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01874132
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Sarcopenia
Ursolic Acid-Standardized Apple Phospholipid-formulated Supplementation for Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Mild Sarcopenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by loss of muscle strength and physical performance, leading to increased risk of falls and disability.
- Trial name
- NCT07562698
- Testing
- Ursolic Acid-Standardized Apple Pomace Extract
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Sarcopenia;, Osteoporosis
Effects of Whole-body Vibration in the Frail Elderly
Objective: To study the acute and chronic effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercises on the lower extremity blood flow, mobility function, balance, muscle strength, bone density, and general health status, and its…
- Trial name
- NCT02090192
- Testing
- WBV training, PRT training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Li Zhang
Protein Malabsorption, Nutrition Disorders
Bioavailability of Proteins From Plant Based Diets
The quality of protein intake has an important role within the nutritional needs of people throughout their lives around the world, particularly in developing countries and in particular during pregnancy and early childhood.
- Conditions
- Protein Malabsorption, Nutrition Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT03492190
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eduardo Ferriolli
Sarcopenia
Functional Characteristic Properties of Skeletal Muscle Tissue Assessed by P31 Spectroscopy in Young and Older Adults
P31 nuclear magnetic resonance (RMN) Spectroscopy (SRM P31) has currently being poorly used in the field of sarcopenia. The aim of the CAMUS study is to investigate the feasibility a protocol of SRM P31 at rest, during and after…
- Trial name
- CAMUS (NCT03336294)
- Testing
- SRM P31
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Female, Older Adults
Effect of Green Tea Supplementation in Older Adult Women
Introduction: One of the consequences of aging is the decrease in physical performance which can affect the quality of life of older people.
- Conditions
- Female, Older Adults, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- GTAW (NCT06289439)
- Testing
- Green tea (Camellia sinensis) 1000 mg as extract
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valladolid
Sarcopenia, Old Age; Debility
Study of the Validity and Reliability of Two Digital Dynamometers in Older People
It is a cross-sectional, randomized, and single-center study with a duration of 6 months. The study will follow the STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional studies and CONSORT 2024.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Old Age; Debility, Frailty
- Trial name
- SOVARDDIOP (NCT06623019)
- Testing
- Validation and reliability
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 413 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Obesity (Disorder), Obesity
Effect of Vitamin D on Body Composition and Functionality of Older Adults
Older adults with obesity often experience a gradual loss of muscle mass and muscle strength, a condition sometimes described as sarcopenic obesity.
- Conditions
- Obesity (Disorder), Obesity, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia in Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07275177
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca
Sarcopenia, Sensitivity
Performance Indicators of the SARC-F Questionnaire in Acute Care
The study applies the Sluggishness, Assistance in walking, Rising from a chair, Climb stairs, Falls (SARC-F) questionnaire in older patients hospitalized in an acute care geriatric unit and aims to determine its performance…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Sensitivity, Old Age; Debility
- Trial name
- SARC-F-CHUB (NCT04757454)
- Testing
- 5-item SARC-F questionnaire
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Brugmann University Hospital
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Sarcopenia
A Study of AMC6156 in People With Sarcopenia
This clinical trial aims to find out whether AMC6156 can improve physical function and is safe in older adults with sarcopenia. Participants will take AMC6156 or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, and their movement, strength, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07072195
- Testing
- AMC6156 0.1mg, AMC6156 0.3mg, AMC6156 1.0mg
- Where
- 4 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Animuscure Inc.
Transplant-Related Disorder, Frail Elderly Syndrome
Improving Frailty With a Rigorous Ambulation Intervention in Lung Transplant Patients
The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of dedicated ambulator-assisted physical activity in lung transplant inpatients.
- Conditions
- Transplant-Related Disorder, Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia, Lung Graft Dysfunction
- Trial name
- iFRAIL (NCT03636412)
- Testing
- Ambulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Possible Sarcopenia
Exercise Snacks for Muscle Strength in Older Adults With Possible Sarcopenia
This study aims to investigate whether exercise snacks, a time-efficient approach involving short bouts of exercise performed throughout the day, can improve muscle strength in older adults with possible sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT07821164
- Testing
- Exercise Snacks, Home-based Resistance Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ziren Zhao
Prediabetes
Metformin and Muscle in Insulin-resistant Older Veterans
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function with aging and is associated with increased disability, falls and fractures.
- Trial name
- M&M (NCT01804049)
- Testing
- metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Geriatric Disorder, Sarcopenia
Feasibility and Benefits of Group Based Exercise in Residential Aged Care Adults
This study is a pilot study (feasibility and acceptability study), which will compare feasibility and efficacy outcomes between a 12-week Exercise Program and control group in RAC residents.
- Trial name
- NCT02640963
- Testing
- Exercise, Control
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bond University
Aging
Power During Functional Tasks in Older Adults
The primary aim of this study is to optimize the methodology to measure lower limb power in older adults, so that clinicians are able to detect functional problems in this population earlier.
- Trial name
- NCT04019132
- Testing
- Muscle function test
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 284 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Age-Related Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults
The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT04048616
- Testing
- whey protein isolate, potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), microcrystalline cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Subclinical Hypothyroidism, Sarcopenia
The Effect of Thyroid Hormone Therapy on Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults With Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is common among the elderly population and has been associated with neuromuscular impairment. Muscular symptoms such as weakness, myalgia and cramps are more often reported by SCH patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04354896
- Testing
- Levothyroxin
- Where
- 5 sites in Netherlands, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 322 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern