Phone app could spot muscle loss risk in seniors

NCT ID NCT07041996

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a mobile phone app that uses the SARC-F questionnaire to screen for sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) in adults over 60. Ten participants used the app to answer simple questions about their strength and mobility. The goal was to see if the app could help identify those at risk of sarcopenia early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Mobile-based SARC-F screening application

What this could lead to

If successful, this app could help older adults easily check their risk of sarcopenia at home, leading to earlier detection and management.

What could go wrong

This was a very small study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app is a screening tool, not a diagnostic test, and may miss some cases.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hasan Sadikin General Hospital

    Bandung, West Java, 40161, Indonesia