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New study aims to prevent falls in seniors with muscle loss

NCT ID NCT07437690

Prevention Sponsor: Federico II University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at a personalized plan to help older adults prevent falls. It includes 50 people aged 65 or older who have sarcopenia (muscle loss) and knee or hip arthritis. Researchers will test balance, strength, and range of motion to create a tailored fall prevention strategy.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

elderly\>65 years with higher fall risk

Ages

65 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Age ≥ 65 years at the time of enrollment Radiographically confirmed knee osteoarthritis or hip osteoarthritis classified as Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3 Clinical indication for structured rehabilitation therapy Diagnosis of sarcopenia according to European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2) criteria, defined as: Low muscle strength (handgrip strength \< 27 kg in men or \< 16 kg in women, or chair stand test \> 15 seconds for 5 rises), and Reduced muscle mass confirmed by a validated assessment method (e.g., dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry \[DXA\] or bioelectrical impedance analysis \[BIA\]) according to established cut-off values Exclusion Criteria Absolute contraindication to rehabilitation therapy as determined by the treating physician Hemodynamic instability, including uncontrolled arrhythmias, symptomatic hypotension, or acute coronary syndrome within the previous 3 months Unstable fractures Severe open wounds or lacerated-contused injuries requiring surgical management Severe cognitive impairment preventing participation in rehabilitation activities (e.g., Mini-Mental State Examination score \< 18)

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee Sarcopenia flatfoot prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Accidental falls Fall risk Fall risk, fall prevention

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Federico II of Naples, Department of Public Health

    Naples, Napoli, 80131, Italy

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