Weight-Loss drugs may worsen muscle loss in seniors – can exercise save it?
NCT ID NCT07104539
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a 14-week strength training program can prevent muscle loss and balance problems in adults aged 50 and older who are starting GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound. Thirty participants will either start strength training right away or wait 14 weeks before beginning. Researchers will measure changes in muscle mass, walking speed, and balance recovery. The goal is to understand how exercise might offset the muscle-related risks of these popular weight-loss drugs.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Strength training (resistance exercises supervised by a trainer)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that strength training helps preserve muscle mass and balance in older adults using GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to prove a treatment works. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Virginia Tech
RECRUITINGBlacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States