Needle power: electroacupuncture may boost mobility in seniors with muscle loss

NCT ID NCT05431010

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture to standard rehabilitation helps elderly people with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) walk farther and move more easily. Researchers will enroll 120 people aged 60–95 and randomly assign them to receive either electroacupuncture plus rehab or rehab alone for 12 weeks. The main focus is on walking tests, muscle mass, and strength, with safety monitored throughout.

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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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