Clinical trials
Sarcopenia clinical trials
Below are recruiting sarcopenia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 196 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07345832Recruiting
Volunteer-led lifestyle program for older adults with muscle loss
This study tests a volunteer-led program to improve muscle health in older adults with sarcopenia. It uses a mobile app to guide exercise and nutrition, and aims to see if this approach helps people regain strength.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07575958Recruiting
Water Exercise for Muscle Loss in Adults Over 65
This study tests whether exercise in a swimming pool can help older adults rebuild muscle strength and mass. If you have age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), this trial may help you regain strength and function.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07072195RecruitingPhase 2
A study of AMC6156 for people with muscle loss
This trial tests an investigational drug called AMC6156 to see if it can help improve muscle mass and strength in older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Participants will also follow exercise and nutrition guidance.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 65 years+ - NCT05833321Recruiting
Testing a way to detect low muscle in women with certain cancers
This study looks at whether doctors can spot “low muscle” (sarcopenia) in everyday clinic care for people with ovarian or endometrial cancer who are planning to start chemotherapy. It may help your care team identify muscle loss early and potentially support better treatment planning.
Chambéry, SavoieAges 18 years+ - NCT06274268Recruiting
Sarcopenia and cancer treatment side effects study
This study looks at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) might affect side effects from cancer treatments. If you are starting a new cancer treatment, a CT scan before treatment can help doctors predict your risk of side effects.
ChambéryAges 18 years+ - NCT06475118Recruiting
Blood tests and scans to measure muscle loss in liver cancer
This study looks at whether measuring certain proteins in your blood (myokines) can help detect muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with liver cancer, and compares these blood tests to special CT scans. If you're newly diagnosed with liver cancer and have a CT scan already, you may be able to join.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT06853275Recruiting
How movement speed affects muscle use in older adults with sarcopenia
This study tests whether giving you feedback on how fast you move during exercises can improve muscle activation and how you feel about your body. It is for older adults with sarcopenia who have not done resistance training recently.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 60–95 - NCT06876090Recruiting
Sarcopenia study in women with gestational diabetes
This trial looks at muscle health (sarcopenia) in women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It aims to understand how gestational diabetes might affect muscle mass and function.
ViennaAges 35 years+ - NCT07183774Recruiting
Does muscle loss affect shoulder tear patterns?
This study looks at whether sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) affects the type of rotator cuff tear you have. You'll get a shoulder MRI to check your rotator cuff and muscle measurements.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 40–75 - NCT07127692Enrolling by invitation
Medicines and muscle loss in older adults with falls
This study looks at whether certain medicines might make muscle loss and falls worse in older adults. If you are 65 or older, have been diagnosed with sarcopenia, and have fallen recently, this trial may help find out if your medications could be improved.
Gillingham, KentAges 65 years+ - NCT06974461Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for stroke-related muscle loss
This study tests whether a special type of strength training (using bands to partially block blood flow) can improve muscle strength and physical function in people who have had a stroke and have muscle loss. It is designed to help improve daily activities and overall mobility.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 50 years+ - NCT07764172Recruiting
Sarcopenia in acute ischemic stroke
This study looks at muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people who have had an acute ischemic stroke. It aims to understand how muscle wasting affects recovery, which may help improve care for stroke patients.
MoscowAges 50 years+ - NCT07749118Recruiting
Study of HB05P for muscle health in older adults
This study tests a food product called HB05P to see if it can help improve muscle strength and physical function in people with low muscle mass. It includes a supervised exercise program and may help you maintain independence as you age.
YangsanAges 50–79 - NCT06643780RecruitingPhase 4
Denosumab for muscle loss in older adults with osteoporosis
This study tests whether a drug called Denosumab, which is used to treat bone loss, can also help improve muscle strength and mass in older adults who have both osteoporosis and sarcopenia. If you qualify, you would receive the drug and be monitored over time to see if it helps your bones and muscles.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT07620938RecruitingPhase 2
TJ0113 capsule for treating muscle loss in older adults
This study tests a new capsule called TJ0113 to see if it can help older adults with sarcopenia (muscle loss) improve their muscle strength and physical function. It's a phase 2 study, meaning the drug is being tested for safety and effectiveness.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60 years+ - NCT07734506Recruiting
Muscle thickness and sarcopenia in stroke survivors
This study looks at how thigh muscle thickness measured by ultrasound relates to muscle weakness and fear of movement in people who have had a stroke. It may help find better ways to assess muscle health and recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 40–80 - NCT06329622RecruitingPhase 3
Does Ketosteril help muscle loss in kidney disease?
This study tests whether a medicine called Ketosteril can improve muscle strength and function in people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss).
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT07715721Recruiting
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sarcopenia and Sleep Problems in Older Adults
This study looks at how Traditional Chinese Medicine body types and sleep patterns relate to muscle loss (sarcopenia) in older adults, and tests whether acupoint stimulation (like acupuncture without needles) can help.
TainanAges 20 years+ - NCT07724587Recruiting
Exercise study for muscle wasting in dialysis patients
This trial tests if a supervised exercise program can help people on dialysis who have muscle wasting (uremic sarcopenia). It aims to improve muscle strength, physical function, and quality of life.
NingboAges 18–80 - NCT07726758Recruiting
Squat exercise for pre-sarcopenia in older adults
This study tests if doing squat exercises can help improve muscle strength and function in older adults with early muscle loss (pre-sarcopenia). It is for people 65 and older living in Hualien.
TaipeiAges 65–100 - NCT07500376Recruiting
Nutrition and Muscle Health in Lung Cancer Surgery
This study looks at how nutrition and muscle health before lung cancer surgery can affect recovery. It tests whether checking these factors can help predict and improve outcomes after surgery.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07717333Recruiting
Sarcopenia signs after weight loss surgery
This study looks at muscle changes after bariatric (weight loss) surgery. It may help you understand how your muscles are affected and what you can do to stay strong.
Istanbul, KÜÇÜKÇEKMECEAges 18–65 - NCT07703683Recruiting
Muscle health in metabolic and hormone diseases
This trial looks at how muscle health is affected by metabolic or hormone disorders, aiming to find better markers for muscle loss called sarcopenia.
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieters-WoluweAges 18 years+ - NCT06814626RecruitingPhase 3
Nutrition therapy for muscle loss in cirrhosis with fluid buildup
This trial tests whether a special nutrition plan can help treat muscle loss in people with liver cirrhosis who also have fluid buildup that doesn't improve with standard treatment. It aims to improve strength and outcomes after a procedure to place a shunt in the liver.
PalermoAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sarcopenia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 196 recruiting sarcopenia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a sarcopenia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a sarcopenia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.