Can exercise protect aging muscles? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT03118050
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed study looked at how muscle size and strength change in older adults with type 2 diabetes during bed rest and exercise. Researchers studied 95 participants to find targets for future treatments to prevent muscle loss and disability. The goal is to improve health and independence in our aging population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new treatments to slow muscle loss and disability in older adults, especially those with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not directly lead to therapies, and results may not apply to all older adults.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sealy Center on Aging, University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas, 77550, United States
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