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Fat cells to the rescue: new hope for torn rotator cuffs?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a patient's own fat cells (called stromal vascular fraction) during rotator cuff surgery can improve healing. 56 adults aged 45-65 with chronic tears are enrolled. The cells are collected from belly fat during surgery and injected into the torn tend…
Matched conditions: MUSCLE ATROPHY
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:46 UTC
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Old drug, new trick: metformin may shield Seniors' muscles during bed rest
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medication, can prevent muscle loss and insulin resistance in healthy older adults during 5 days of bed rest. Researchers will measure changes in muscle size and insulin sensitivity. The goal is to find a simple preventive s…
Matched conditions: MUSCLE ATROPHY
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:50 UTC
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Diabetes drug tested to boost hip fracture recovery in seniors
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medication, can safely improve muscle recovery in older adults after a hip fracture. Sixty participants aged 60 and older will receive either metformin or a placebo daily for 4 months after surgery. The main goal…
Matched conditions: MUSCLE ATROPHY
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Simple cuff may boost hip recovery in seniors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using a blood flow restriction cuff during physical therapy helps elderly patients (65+) regain leg strength and muscle size after hip fracture surgery. Twenty participants will be followed to measure thigh circumference, muscle strength, pain, and mobili…
Matched conditions: MUSCLE ATROPHY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Space suit zaps muscles to keep astronauts fit
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a special body suit that uses mild electric pulses to stimulate muscles during exercise on the International Space Station. Eight astronauts will wear the suit during their workouts to see if it helps prevent muscle loss and stiffness in microgravity. Researchers…
Matched conditions: MUSCLE ATROPHY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:49 UTC