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This study looked at whether taking a beta-glucan supplement (from a type of fungus) along with regular combined exercise could improve muscle strength, mass, and function in adults with relative sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Over 12 weeks, 116 participants were randomly …

This study looked at whether resistance (strength) training can help middle-aged and older adults with sarcopenia, a condition that causes loss of muscle mass and strength. Forty participants aged 50 and older with sarcopenia or pre-sarcopenia took part. The goal was to see if ex…

This study tested a 14-week recreational exercise program called FEXO in 120 adults aged 60 and older. The goal was to see if it improves physical and mental abilities (intrinsic capacity) and motivation better than a standard exercise program. Participants did three sessions per…

This study tested a 12-week program combining exercise and nutrition advice in 80 older adults (65-90 years) with sarcopenia (muscle loss) and metabolic syndrome. The goal was to see if the program improves muscle strength, physical performance, and quality of life. Participants …

This study tested whether a fermented milk drink containing a specific probiotic (Lactobacillus casei Shirota) could help elderly Taiwanese people with sarcopenia—age-related muscle loss. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, muscle strength, and walking speed in 132 part…

This study tested whether adding robot-assisted walking training to stationary cycling helps stroke survivors with muscle loss (sarcopenia). 53 people in the subacute phase of stroke participated for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the combination improved muscle quality, fall co…

This study looked at whether taking krill oil for 6 months can improve muscle strength and mass in adults aged 35 to 60. Researchers measured changes in leg strength, grip strength, and body composition. The goal is to find a simple way to help prevent or manage muscle loss (sarc…

This study looked at whether a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program could improve movement, heart function, and fitness in people aged 70 and older with heart failure. 65 participants were randomly assigned to either start rehab right away or wait. The program included supervis…

This study tested a combination of branched-chain amino acids and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil in 80 adults aged 50 and older with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). The goal was to see if the supplement could improve muscle mass, strength, and physical performance. Whi…

This study looked at three ways to help older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes: a home exercise program, a plant-based Mediterranean diet, or a diabetes pill called empagliflozin. After 10 weeks, those on the diet or pill also started exercising. The goal was to see which approa…

This study tested whether giving growth hormone to people with advanced liver cirrhosis could help them live longer without needing a transplant or having serious complications like fluid buildup or infections. 96 adults with decompensated cirrhosis took part. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether a program combining exercise and nutrition advice could help adults over 65 who have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and metabolic syndrome. 168 participants were randomly assigned to either the combined program or standard medical care. Research…

This study tested whether a personalized nutrition plan with special amino acids could improve muscle health in 40 men with stomach cancer who had surgery. The intervention group received extra protein and amino acids based on their needs, while the control group got standard car…

This study tested a 12-week program of exercise (resistance, aerobic, balance, and flexibility training) plus a nutritional supplement containing HMB in 13 people with both osteoporosis and sarcopenia (muscle loss). Participants were split into two groups: one received the progra…

This study looked at whether a 12-week program of resistance exercises, with or without a protein drink, could improve muscle strength and nutrition in older adults (70+) who receive home care and are at risk of sarcopenia (muscle loss). 46 participants took part. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a 12-week program of elastic band exercises could help older adults in rural long-term care facilities delay or prevent sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Sixty participants did twice-weekly, 30-minute sessions targeting major muscle groups. The goal …

This study tested whether a diet rich in special olive oil and prebiotic supplements could improve muscle mass and strength in older adults (ages 60-80) with sarcopenia, a condition of age-related muscle loss. 39 participants followed the diet for 12 weeks and were monitored for …

This study tested a new bioimpedance device (Biody XpertZM3) that measures muscle mass while seated, without sticky electrodes. It compared results to standard DXA scans in 72 older adults. The goal was to see if the simpler device could accurately diagnose sarcopenia, a conditio…

This study tested a program that combines diet advice, exercise, medication review, and social support to prevent frailty in older adults who are already showing early signs of weakness. 232 people aged 70 and older took part. Half received the program, and half received usual ca…

This study looked at whether a simple home exercise program and/or protein supplements could help prevent falls in older adults at risk of muscle loss (sarcopenia). Over 800 seniors with signs of frailty or a recent fall took part. The goal was to see if these approaches, alone o…

This study looked at whether combining aerobic and resistance exercise with protein supplements can improve muscle mass, strength, and quality of life in older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). About 110 people aged 60–90 took part. The goal was to see if these li…

This study tested a 14-week fun exercise program called FEXO for frail adults aged 75+ living in nursing homes. The program combines aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises in a playful way. Researchers measured improvements in thinking, walking, nutrition, mood, an…

This study looked at whether adding resistance or aerobic exercise to standard rehab helps people with Parkinson's disease who also have muscle loss (sarcopenia). 32 participants completed the trial, which measured walking speed, balance, and strength. The goal was to see if thes…

This study tested whether doing many sit-to-stand exercises (like standing up from a chair repeatedly) is safe and doable for people aged 60+ recovering from a hip fracture. 30 participants tried the program at a rehab center. The goal was to see if it strengthens legs without ca…

This study looked at whether a 12-week TRX suspension training program could improve physical fitness, walking ability, and certain blood markers in older men with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). 36 men aged 65 and older were randomly assigned to either the TRX training gro…

This study tested whether a program combining gentle muscle vibration with tailored exercises (aerobic, strength, and balance) could help older adults in care homes who have sarcopenia (muscle loss) and frailty. Forty adults over age 75 took part. The goal was to see if this appr…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Ghostly can help hospitalized patients—including those recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or frailty—do strength exercises to rebuild muscle. Fifteen participants used the app during their hospital stay, and researchers measured ch…

This study looked at whether taking a daily high dose of vitamin D3 (10,000 IU) for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and muscle mass in older adults (60+) with obesity. 29 participants from southern Mexico completed the trial. Researchers measured handgrip strength, muscle …

This study looked at whether adding extra protein to the diet helps older adults recover from muscle damage caused by exercise. 199 active adults aged 60 and older who could walk 30-50 km per day took part. They used different protein supplements or a carbohydrate drink for 5 wee…

This study tested whether a daily plant protein supplement (Nutrilite All-Plant Protein Booster) could improve muscle function and joint pain in people aged 50–70 with mild to moderate sarcopenia (muscle loss) and osteoarthritis (joint wear). Over 12 weeks, 139 participants took …

This study looked at whether a 12-week home exercise program could help people aged 45 and older with advanced chronic kidney disease (not on dialysis). 51 participants were split into two groups: one did the exercises at home, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in m…

This study looked at two ways to help older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) walk better. First, it tested if a targeted ankle resistance training program could improve walking performance. Second, it evaluated if wearable devices that assist the ankle, knee, or h…

This study looked at whether a 4-month supervised strength training program could help people with lymphoma keep their muscle mass while undergoing chemotherapy. 42 patients were split into two groups: one did resistance training, the other received usual care. The main goal was …

This study looked at whether adding aerobic exercise before strength training helps older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) build more muscle. Fourteen participants completed the trial, which measured changes in muscle blood vessels and size. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at 120 women with early-stage breast cancer to see if having low muscle mass (sarcopenia) before treatment made them more likely to develop nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. Researchers measured muscle mass on CT scans and checked for nerve sym…

This study looked at the nutrition and body composition of 25 people with non-small-cell lung cancer who were taking the drug osimertinib. Researchers measured weight, muscle mass, and diet, and checked for muscle loss and weakness. The goal was to understand how nutrition relate…

This completed study looked at 3 liver transplant patients to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) changes how the body reacts to the muscle relaxant rocuronium. Researchers measured hand grip strength and used a questionnaire to diagnose sarcopenia before surgery. The goal was to fin…

This study examined muscle loss (sarcopenia) in 37 adults aged 50-75 who were scheduled for knee replacement surgery. Researchers measured calf size, grip strength, and overall muscle mass before and after the procedure to see how the surgery impacted muscle health. The goal was …

This study looked at why some people with COPD lose muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia). Researchers measured exercise ability, frailty, and breathing in 42 adults with COPD. The goal was to find factors that affect sarcopenia in this group.

This study looked at 100 adults with gastrointestinal cancer to see if having sarcopenia (muscle loss) changes how their body responds to muscle relaxants during surgery. Researchers used CT scans to group patients as sarcopenic or not, then measured how fast and deeply the muscl…

This study examined blood samples from 66 women to find chemical differences between those with fibromyalgia, those with both fibromyalgia and possible muscle loss (sarcopenia), and healthy women. The goal was to identify biomarkers that could help doctors better understand and d…

This study tested whether a 6-month program combining physical and mental exercises, special foods, and vaccines could improve the health of elderly people living in nursing homes. 90 residents aged 70 and older took part. The main goal was to see if the program was practical and…

This study looked at whether eating whole eggs (with cholesterol) helps adults aged 50-69 gain more muscle from resistance training compared to eating only egg whites. About 36 participants did strength training and ate either whole eggs or egg whites. Researchers measured muscle…

This study looked at whether taking extra protein every day—either from a plant blend or from milk—helps older adults build and keep muscle. Fifty-one healthy people aged 60 to 80 took part. Researchers measured muscle protein building both at rest and after exercise. The goal wa…

This study looked at why older adults with type 2 diabetes or who are hospitalized lose muscle size, strength, and function faster. Researchers measured leg muscle mass and knee strength in 95 participants. The goal was to find new targets for treatments to slow down muscle loss …

This study examined 79 older adults with hip fractures to see if the balance of specific muscles around the hip, rather than overall muscle loss, influences the type of fracture. Using CT scans, researchers measured the gluteus medius and psoas muscles. The goal was to understand…

This study checked how well two digital hand-grip devices measure muscle strength and tiredness in older adults. Over 400 people aged 60+ took part. The goal was to see if these tools can reliably help identify frailty and muscle loss.

This study looked at how common malnutrition and muscle loss are in older adults (65+) in Italian hospitals. Researchers checked 303 participants using standard tools and blood tests. The goal was to better understand who is at risk and what factors contribute to poor nutrition, …

This study examined 549 older adults to see if there is a connection between metabolic syndrome and vitamin D levels. Researchers collected health information and blood samples from participants aged 65 and older. The goal was to understand how these factors relate, not to test a…

This study looked at 100 postmenopausal women aged 60-80 to see if fatty changes in back muscles are linked to bone density and muscle loss. Participants had MRI scans and tests for muscle strength and physical performance. The goal was to better understand how muscle and bone he…

This study tested a new lab-based method to measure physical fatigue during daily activities like walking and lifting. Researchers monitored 40 participants—stroke survivors and older adults with sarcopenia—using sensors and self-reported effort. The goal was to create a more com…

This study explored whether measuring hand grip strength, a quick and easy test of muscle function, can help predict how well hospitalized cancer patients will do. Researchers followed 130 adults with cancer to see if weaker grip strength was linked to higher risk of death within…

This study looked at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) and physical function impact the success of non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence in women aged 70 and older. Researchers tracked 70 women over 12 weeks as they did standard pelvic floor exercises. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether doing heavy leg exercises for 4 weeks before having one knee immobilized for 7-10 days could prevent muscle loss. 48 healthy younger and older adults took part. Half did the pre-exercise, half did not. The goal was to see if prehab protects muscle siz…

This study measured muscle loss (sarcopenia) in 80 stroke patients to see how often it happens and what factors like age, sex, and stroke severity play a role. Participants did simple tests like grip strength, walking speed, and muscle thickness scans. The goal is to better under…

This study explores whether a special ultrasound technique (ARFI) can measure muscle stiffness to help screen for sarcopenia, a condition of muscle loss common in aging and cancer. Researchers will compare three groups: healthy young adults, healthy older adults, and older cancer…

This study looked at how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is in people with a type of inflammatory arthritis called spondylarthropathy. Researchers measured muscle strength, walking speed, and body composition in 106 adults. The goal was to better understand the problem so doctors…

This study looked at 70 people with colorectal cancer to see how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is before surgery and whether it affects recovery. Researchers measured muscle strength, mass, and physical performance before surgery, then tracked complications and hospital stay le…

This study looked at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) impacts quality of life and disease progression in 60 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers measured muscle strength, walking speed, and lung function, and used questionnaires to assess quality of life. The …

This study looked at 85 older adults (70+) in Spain to see if ultrasound scans and blood tests can help measure muscle quality and frailty. Participants were divided into groups, with one group doing a physical exercise program. The goal was to find better ways to detect early si…

This study looked at 42 lung transplant patients to see if ultrasound could measure muscle loss in the thigh after surgery. The goal was to understand how much muscle is lost and what factors might affect it. This information could help doctors create better physical therapy plan…