Clinical trials
Sarcopenia clinical trials
Below are recruiting sarcopenia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 182 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07692308Recruiting
Muscle health study for sarcopenia prevention and treatment
This study looks at muscle changes in people with or at risk for sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). It aims to find better ways to detect and manage sarcopenia using simple tests like muscle strength and body composition measurements.
Milan, MiAges 50 years+ - NCT06654648Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition program for muscle loss in older adults
This trial tests a combined exercise and nutrition program to help older adults with sarcopenia (muscle loss). It aims to improve muscle strength and function, especially for those with metabolic syndrome.
SeoulAges 65–90 - NCT07634523RecruitingPhase 4
Amino acids to prevent muscle loss after knee surgery
This study tests whether a supplement containing branched chain amino acids (special protein building blocks) can help prevent muscle loss in older adults having knee replacement surgery. The goal is to help patients recover strength and mobility more quickly after their operation.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 40–100 - 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+ - NCT07616219Enrolling by invitation
Tai Chi Exercise Game for Muscle Weakness and Frailty
This trial tests whether playing an interactive Tai Chi exercise game can help older adults prevent muscle loss and frailty. You'll do gentle Tai Chi movements guided by a video game while standing, which may help you stay stronger and more independent.
Ho Man Tin, KowloonAges 60 years+ - NCT06736249Recruiting
Testing a new treatment for muscle loss in sarcopenia
This trial tests a new approach to treat sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) by targeting a protein called HIF-1α. It compares older adults with sarcopenia to younger adults without it, all of whom are having hip or knee surgery.
Milan, EuropeAges 65–90 - NCT07530029Recruiting
Muscle loss in older patients with heart failure
This study looks at muscle loss (sarcopenia) in older patients (80+) hospitalized for heart failure with preserved pumping function. It may help doctors better understand how to care for this specific group.
Madrid, MadridAges 80 years+ - 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+ - NCT07463092Recruiting
Creatine and exercise for muscle health in prostate cancer
This study tests whether taking creatine and doing weightlifting exercises can help men with prostate cancer who have been on hormone therapy for at least 6 months to improve muscle strength and size. It lasts 12 weeks and involves supervised workouts three times per week.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 40 years+ - NCT06792201Recruiting
Sarcopenia study in women at different life stages
This trial looks at muscle loss (sarcopenia) in women who are pre-menopause or post-menopause, and whether hormone replacement therapy affects it. It aims to understand how muscle health changes over a woman's life.
BolognaAges 18–65 - NCT07456956Recruiting
Exercise comparison for muscle loss after stroke
This trial compares two types of leg exercise programs (high-intensity vs. moderate-intensity interval training) to see which better helps rebuild muscle strength and function in people who have had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18–80 - NCT07447375Recruiting
Light exercise during dialysis for muscle strength and sleep
This study tests if gentle exercise during your dialysis sessions can help maintain muscle strength and improve sleep. If you are on chronic hemodialysis, at least 40 years old, and able to do simple exercises safely, you may be eligible.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 40 years+ - NCT07429955Recruiting
Study on muscle and recovery after hip surgery in older adults
This trial looks at how muscle health affects your ability to get back to normal activities after hip replacement surgery for a broken hip or severe arthritis. By using MRI scans and other tests, researchers hope to understand if having less muscle makes recovery harder.
MontpellierAges 75 years+ - NCT07398495Recruiting
Exercise program for diabetes and muscle loss
This study tests whether a special exercise program can help middle-aged and older adults who have both type 2 diabetes and muscle loss. It aims to improve muscle strength, balance, and overall health.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 45–85 - NCT07390552RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PLH-2301 for muscle loss in older adults
This trial tests an experimental medicine called PLH-2301 to see if it can help improve muscle strength and function in people with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). It may be an option if you are 65 or older, have been diagnosed with sarcopenia, and can walk on your own.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 65 years+ - NCT06829290Recruiting
How muscle loss affects disease course in GI cancers
This study looks at how loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) affects the course of illness in people with gastrointestinal cancers, liver cirrhosis, or those in the ICU. It will help doctors better understand and treat muscle wasting.
Mainz, Rhineland-PalatinateAges 18 years+ - NCT07362862Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation to prevent ICU weakness
This trial tests a wearable device that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate leg muscles, helping prevent muscle weakness in ICU patients with severe infections. It may help you recover strength faster and avoid long-term disability.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sarcopenia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 182 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.
Related conditions
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.