Sarcopenia in elderly

This study tests whether low-load arm exercises combined with inflatable cuffs that briefly restrict blood flow can improve muscle size and small blood vessel health in older adults. Participants aged 50 and older are randomly assigned to exercise with the cuffs, exercise without…

This study tests whether a supervised exercise program combining strength and balance training can reduce frailty in adults aged 65 and older living in nursing homes. Participants do 30-40 minute sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this practical program can …

This completed study tested a 12-week high-intensity interval strength training program in 164 older adults living in nursing homes who have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). The program used simple exercises adapted to their living environment. Researchers measured changes i…

Researchers are testing whether an eight-week Tai Chi program can improve quality of life and reduce depressive symptoms in people aged 60 and older who have sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. Forty participants in Makassar will be split into two groups…

Researchers are testing whether an eight-week Tai Chi program can improve physical performance in people aged 60 and older with sarcopenia, a condition marked by muscle loss and weakness. Participants attend three 60-minute sessions per week, while a comparison group does standar…

This study tests whether an 8-week machine-based resistance training program can improve muscle strength and physical function in older adults (60+) who have both chronic heart failure and sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Researchers will measure handgrip strength and sit-to…

This study tested whether adding core exercises and cognitive training to standard resistance training can improve quality of life in frail older adults. Thirty-two participants aged 65 and older completed 8 weeks of training. Researchers measured anxiety, depression, thinking sk…

This study tested whether taking a high dose of vitamin D3 daily for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and mass in older adults with obesity. Researchers enrolled 29 participants aged 60 and older in southern Mexico. They measured handgrip strength, muscle mass, and physical…

This study looked at whether adding special neck exercises to a regular exercise program could help older adults with muscle loss (sarcopenia) living in nursing homes. 31 people took part, with one group doing standard exercises and the other adding neck-focused proprioceptive tr…

This study tested a 12-week precision exercise program using a smart rehabilitation system in 42 elderly residents of long-term care facilities who had sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Participants exercised 3 days per week, 2 sessions per day, with personalized routines. Th…

This study looks at whether easy, quick tests for frailty and muscle strength can help predict complications after major abdominal surgery in adults aged 65 and older. About 100 participants will do brief assessments during a routine pre-surgery visit, and researchers will check …

This trial investigates how low-intensity exercise affects lactate levels in hospitalized adults aged 60–90. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard exercise or standard exercise plus virtual reality exercise using a headset. Researchers measure blood lactat…

This study measured muscle mass, grip strength, and walking speed in 145 healthy Turkish adults aged 18-39 and 65-99. The goal was to create reference values specific to the Turkish population, so doctors can better diagnose sarcopenia—a condition where people lose muscle mass an…

This completed study tested a nutrition education program for older adults at risk of frailty in Taiwan and Japan. Researchers screened 30 elderly participants and provided motivational interviews and nutrition classes based on their needs. The study measured changes in chewing, …

This study looked at whether two simple frailty questionnaires (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients receiving standard chemotherapy and checked their frailty, nutr…