MUSCLE ATROPHY

This study is testing whether a patient's own fat cells can help heal a torn rotator cuff tendon. Doctors will collect fat from the patient's abdomen during surgery, process it to get special healing cells, and inject them into the repaired shoulder. The goal is to see if these c…

This study is testing if a common, safe diabetes medication called metformin can help older adults rebuild muscle and regain strength after hip fracture surgery. Researchers will give 60 patients either metformin or a placebo pill daily for four months after their operation to se…

This early-stage study is testing if the diabetes medication metformin can help prevent muscle loss and insulin resistance in healthy adults aged 60+ during short periods of bed rest. Researchers want to see if taking metformin before and during five days of bed rest can protect …

This study is testing if adding a special therapy called blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard physical therapy can help older adults recover faster after hip fracture surgery. BFR involves using a cuff to briefly reduce blood flow to the leg during light exercises, which may …

This study is testing a special full-body suit that uses mild electrical stimulation on astronauts living on the International Space Station. The goal is to see if adding this stimulation to their regular exercise routine helps keep their muscles healthier and stronger during lon…