Can diet and exercise reverse muscle loss in obese seniors?

NCT ID NCT07523672

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a care model combining diet and exercise for older adults with sarcopenic obesity—a condition where people have both high body fat and low muscle mass. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, muscle mass, and physical performance like walking speed. The goal is to see if this program can help improve strength and mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

diet and exercise program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help older adults with sarcopenic obesity improve their muscle strength and physical function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants. The program may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to people with other health conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Nursing, Srinakharinwirot University

    Nakhon Nayok, Changwat Nakhon Nayok, 26000, Thailand