Leg exercises may boost strength in schizophrenia patients with muscle wasting
NCT ID NCT07183969
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 16-week lower body strength training program could improve physical performance in people with chronic schizophrenia who also have sarcopenia (muscle loss). 78 participants from a psychiatric hospital in Taiwan were split into two groups: one did leg exercises, the other received usual care. Researchers measured balance, walking speed, chair stand ability, quality of life, and falls. The goal was to see if exercise could slow muscle decline and help patients stay independent.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lower limb muscle strength training program (plyometric exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple exercise program could become a non-drug way to help people with chronic schizophrenia maintain strength and independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 78 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises require supervision and may not work for everyone.
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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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Tsaotun Psychiatric Center,MOHW
Tsaotun, Nanton, 542, Taiwan