Knee surgery may help reverse Age-Related muscle decline
NCT ID NCT06635356
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether knee replacement surgery can improve sarcopenia, a condition where people lose muscle mass and strength as they age. Researchers measured calf size, grip strength, and body composition in 37 patients before and after surgery. The goal was to see if the surgery and recovery process help rebuild muscle.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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37 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Female or male patients between the ages of 50-75 who underwent knee arthroplasty surgery in orthopedic clinics in Istanbul
- Ages
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50 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 50-75 years old * Undergoing knee arthroplasty surgery * Patients who agreed to participate in the study and gave written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of malignancy * Being under 50 and over 75 years old * Having one of the muscle/nerve diseases
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34192, Turkey (Türkiye)
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