Can exercise and diet beat muscle loss in seniors? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT04948736
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 12-week program combining exercise (stretching, resistance, and aerobic) with personalized nutrition and high-protein drinks in 168 older adults with sarcopenia and metabolic syndrome. The goal was to improve muscle strength, walking speed, and overall physical function. Results were compared to standard medical care, with follow-up at 12 and 24 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Combined exercise and nutrition intervention (stretching, resistance, aerobic exercise, and customized high-protein diet)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help older adults with sarcopenia and metabolic syndrome improve muscle strength, mobility, and quality of life without drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 168 participants, but results may not apply to all older adults. The intervention requires commitment to exercise and diet changes, which may be hard to maintain long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea
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