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Can a special stretching technique help older adults with muscle loss stay steady on their feet?

NCT ID NCT07741786

Disease control Sponsor: Uşak University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises—a technique that involves stretching and contracting muscles—to a standard exercise program improves balance and mobility in adults aged 65 and older with sarcopenia, a condition marked by age-related muscle loss. Participants are split into two groups: one doing conventional exercises alone and the other doing conventional exercises plus PNF, both for 10 weeks. Researchers measure changes in balance, walking ability, fear of falling, and mood to see if the added PNF makes a meaningful difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises added to a conventional exercise program
What this could lead to
If PNF proves superior, it could become a recommended addition to exercise programs for older adults with sarcopenia, potentially reducing falls and preserving independence.
What could go wrong
This is a small trial (34 participants) and the results may not apply broadly. The added benefit of PNF over conventional exercise alone remains uncertain, and any exercise carries a small risk of injury.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Aug 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 65 years or older. * Diagnosis of sarcopenia according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People criteria. * Ability to participate safely in the prescribed exercise program. * Completion of the baseline clinical assessment. * Provision of written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Parkinson's disease. * Previous stroke. * Multiple sclerosis. * Vestibular disorders or vertigo. * Other major neurological diseases that could affect balance, gait, mobility, or physical performance. * Severe musculoskeletal disorders that could independently affect balance, gait, mobility, or participation in exercise. * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. * Any medical condition that could preclude safe participation in the exercise program.

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Conditions

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Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sarcopenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Facility Name: Uşak Training and Research Hospital

    Uşak, Uşak, 64100, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Usak Training and Research Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

    Uşak, Turkey (Türkiye)

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