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TRX training boosts strength and walking in seniors with sarcopenia
NCT ID NCT07398092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 12-week TRX suspension training program could improve physical fitness, walking ability, and blood markers related to inflammation and muscle growth in older men with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). 36 men aged 65+ were randomly assigned to either TRX training three times a week or their usual routine. The goal was to see if this type of exercise is a safe and effective way to improve muscle strength, balance, and overall function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male participants aged 65 years or older. * Diagnosis of sarcopenia based on established criteria, including low handgrip strength, reduced skeletal muscle mass index, and slow gait speed. * Ability to walk independently without assistive devices. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. * Willingness to participate in the 12-week intervention and complete all required assessments. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe cardiovascular disease or other medical conditions that contraindicate moderate-intensity exercise. * Diagnosis of severe depression, dementia, or other neurological or psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation. * Participation in other structured exercise or training programs during the study period. * History of drug or alcohol abuse. * Any musculoskeletal, neurological, or systemic condition that would prevent safe participation in the exercise intervention.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yibin University
Yibin, Sichuan, 644000, China
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