Muscle-Saving combo: exercise and diet may counteract Semaglutide-Related muscle loss in seniors

NCT ID NCT06497595

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a structured exercise and nutrition program can slow the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function in adults aged 65 and older with type 2 diabetes and obesity who are taking semaglutide. Participants receive either standard health advice or a 26-week program including online exercise sessions and personal dietary counseling. The goal is to see if these lifestyle changes can help preserve physical ability while managing weight and blood sugar.

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Active substance
semaglutide (Wegovy) plus a 26-week exercise and nutritional counseling program
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help older adults on semaglutide preserve muscle strength and function, reducing frailty and fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exercise and diet program requires high adherence, which can be challenging.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients 65 years and above. 2. Patients who were previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. 3. Overweight / obesity (body mass index, BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with significant hearing or visual disability. 2. Patients with Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)\<30 ml/min/1.73 m2. 3. Patients who are in active nutritional therapy. 4. Patients who changed their diet recently (\< 1 month) and/or in a weight-loss program with \>5% weight loss or used anti-obesity drugs in the last 3 months. 5. Patients who reported a weight loss of \>5kg within 90 days of screening 6. Patients who were on Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RA) treatment during the last 3 months. 7. Patients with musculoskeletal disorders, which, by the judgment of the investigators, would limit their ability to perform the exercise training. 8. Patients with neurological diseases, which by the judgment of the investigators, would affect their ability to participate in the trial. 9. Patients with a history of amputation that impairs their ability to participate in the exercise program. 10. Patients with disabilities, which, by the judgment of the investigators, would affect their ability to participate in the trial. 11. Patients who use a walking aid. 12. Patients who are currently using systemic steroids. 13. Patients with active oncological diseases, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. 14. Patients with diagnosed dementia or cognitive impairment that, in the view of the researchers, may impair their ability to sign a consent form or participate in the trial. 15. Patients who were hospitalized in the past month. 16. Patients who exercise regularly and in the eyes of the examiner will not benefit from the intervention program. 17. Anyone who is not suitable to participate in the study, according to the researcher's discretion. 18. Any contraindication to Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (e.g., MRI non-compatible cardiac implantable electronic device, metallic foreign bodies, implantable neurostimulation system, cochlear implants/ear implant, non-removable drug infusion pumps, catheters with metallic components, cerebral artery aneurysm clips which), or inability to perform an MRI scanner (e.g., claustrophobia). 19. Patients who do not fit within the measurement field of view of the Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanner in a supine position with the arms next to the body.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Sarcopenia type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hadassah Medical Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Jerusalem, Israel, 5251108, Israel

  • Sheba medical center

    RECRUITING

    Ramat Gan, Israel, 52621, Israel

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