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Forest walks and aromatherapy tested as Muscle-Building therapy for seniors

NCT ID NCT07632417

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week forest therapy program—combining walking, resistance band exercises, and sensory activities like aromatherapy—can improve muscle strength and well-being in older women with sarcopenia. Thirty-six women aged 55 and older will participate in 16 sessions at a forest healing base. Researchers will measure handgrip strength, physical performance, and quality of life before, after, and at a 2-month follow-up.

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Active substance
Forest therapy program (forest walking, resistance bands, aromatherapy, deep breathing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, nature-based way to help older women with sarcopenia improve muscle strength and quality of life without drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 36 participants, all women, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires commitment and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female aged 55 years or older. * Meet the AWGS 2025 criteria for sarcopenia (low handgrip strength and low skeletal muscle mass index). * Able to walk independently or with assistive devices and safely participate in low-to-moderate intensity exercise training. * Willing to commit to the 8-week intervention (16 sessions total) and provide signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of major acute illness, hospitalization, or surgery within the past 3 months. * Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or other systemic diseases that make moderate-intensity exercise unsafe. * Severe osteoarticular or neurological disorders that significantly impair walking or exercise safety. * Severe cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of study procedures or cooperation with the intervention. * Presence of implanted medical devices (e.g., pacemakers) that would interfere with bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). * Regular participation in structured resistance training or high-intensity exercise within the past 3 months.

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Conditions

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insomnia Psychological Well-Being Sarcopenia

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Healthy aging Sarcopenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch

    Yunlin County, 640, Taiwan

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