Calf power may hold the key to healthy aging – a study investigates

NCT ID NCT07726498

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Leicester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study examines whether calf muscle strength, measured with commercially available equipment, can identify adults at risk of sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and falls. Researchers will compare strength tests, walking patterns, and body composition in 200 adults aged 18 and older, both with and without sarcopenia. The goal is to find simple, practical ways to spot mobility decline early.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to simple, clinic-friendly tests to identify people at risk of falls and muscle loss due to aging.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will measure associations, not prove cause and effect. Results may not change clinical practice directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Asthenia Atrophy Frailty Muscle Weakness Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGING FRAILTY MUSCLE WEAKNESS OR ATROPHY SARCOPENIA

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Locations

University of Leicester

Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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