New pill aims to help seniors regain strength and mobility
NCT ID NCT07390552
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an experimental oral medication, PLH-2301, in 168 adults aged 65 and older who have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Participants take either a placebo or one of three doses daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug improves physical function, such as walking speed and balance, compared to placebo.
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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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Korea University Anam Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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Korea University Guro Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
RECRUITINGSeongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent's Hospital
RECRUITINGSuwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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