Exercise and protein: a One-Two punch against Age-Related muscle loss?
NCT ID NCT02912130
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether combining aerobic and resistance exercise with protein supplements can improve muscle, strength, and quality of life in older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). 110 people aged 60-90 took part. The goal was to see if this combination works better than either alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- protein supplementation, aerobic exercise, resistance exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help older adults maintain muscle and independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed early-stage study with 110 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Diet and exercise changes can be hard to stick with long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 9JD, United Kingdom
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