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This study tests whether a specific type of exercise, called eccentric exercise, can help people recover muscle strength and walking ability after a severe COVID-19 infection. Participants, aged 18 to 80, will be randomly assigned to either eccentric or standard concentric exerci…

This study tests a 4-week prehabilitation program combining exercise, nutritional supplements, and psychological support for patients with sarcopenia (muscle loss) who are about to have pancreatic cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this program reduces serious complications li…

This study tested a soft-robotic glove called Carbonhand in 6 people with hand weakness due to aging or neuromuscular disease. The glove supports finger movement to help with daily tasks. Researchers measured how the glove affected movement, pain, and fatigue during strenuous act…

This study aimed to see if delaying feeding for a few days after esophageal cancer surgery helps protect muscle mass and improve recovery. It included 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study tested a new technique that uses a special form of creatine (deuterated creatine) to measure muscle mass more directly and accurately in older adults. The goal was to see if this method works well in both healthy older adults and those recovering from a hip fracture. T…

This study looked at whether muscle stem cells (mesoangioblasts) from people with muscle loss due to cancer or aging are healthy enough to be used for future cell therapy. Researchers took small muscle samples and blood from 7 participants and measured how well the cells grew and…