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New digital tools could better detect muscle weakness in seniors

NCT ID NCT06623019

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Salamanca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested how accurate and reliable two digital devices are at measuring hand grip strength and muscle fatigue in older adults. Over 400 people aged 60 and older participated. The goal is to improve diagnosis of conditions like sarcopenia and frailty.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more accurate and accessible tools for diagnosing muscle weakness and frailty in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The devices may not prove more reliable than existing methods, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

413 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Community-dwelling older adults of both sexes over 60 years of age.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling older adults of both sexes over 60 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not understand the orders given to them by the researcher or present an obvious advanced state of dementia. * Those people who have amputation in one of the two upper limbs or who cannot perform manual grasping for any reason. * Those who have had an episode of pain in one of the hands during the week prior to the measurement. * Those who, due to any illness, prevent or contraindicate maximum resistance exercises. * Any other cause that the research team assesses that may affect the results.

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Conditions

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Frailty Sarcopenia

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Frailty Old age; debility Sarcopenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Salamanca

    Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain

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