Zap to walk? electric acupuncture tested for Age-Related muscle weakness

NCT ID NCT05431010

Summary

This study is testing whether adding electroacupuncture to standard rehabilitation training can better improve walking ability in older adults with sarcopenia, a condition of age-related muscle loss and weakness. It will enroll 120 participants who will either receive rehab training alone or rehab plus electroacupuncture for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the combination helps people walk farther and more easily, and improves leg muscle strength and size.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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