Clinical trials
Sarcopenia clinical trials
Below are recruiting sarcopenia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 197 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06327594Recruiting
Muscle loss check in lung cancer surgery patients
This study looks at muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with lung cancer who are about to have surgery. It uses a CT or MRI scan to check your muscle health, which may help doctors better plan your care.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 40–100 - NCT06337357Recruiting
Strength training for older adults with diabetes and muscle loss
This trial tests whether a specific strength-training program (called progressive resistance training) can help older adults with both type 2 diabetes and sarcopenia (muscle loss) improve muscle strength and overall function.
HanoiAges 60–80 - NCT06380777Recruiting
Digital system for diagnosing and treating sarcopenia
This study is testing a new digital system to help diagnose and manage sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). It aims to make it easier for doctors to track and treat muscle loss, which can improve your strength and quality of life.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45 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+ - NCT06537115RecruitingPhase 4
Vitamin D, protein, and exercise for muscle loss
This trial tests whether a combination of a vitamin D-like drug (idecalcitol), whey protein powder, and a structured exercise program can help rebuild muscle strength and mass in people with sarcopenia. It lasts about 6 months.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 30 years+ - NCT06632743Recruiting
Austrian sarcopenia biobank study
This study collects blood and tissue samples from people with sarcopenia (muscle loss). It uses CT or MRI scans you already have planned to see how muscle changes over time. Your samples help researchers understand why muscle loss happens and how to treat it.
GrazAges 18 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 - NCT06689618Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation exercise study for older adults
This study tests if whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise helps improve nerve signals to muscles in older adults. It compares older participants (65+) with younger ones (18-39) to see how this type of exercise affects muscle activation.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 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 - 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 - NCT06794853Recruiting
TIPS for improving muscle wasting in liver cirrhosis
This study looks at how a treatment called TIPS (a procedure to reduce pressure in the liver) might help improve muscle wasting (sarcopenia) in people with liver cirrhosis. If you are scheduled for TIPS, researchers want to see if it can stop or reverse muscle loss.
WuhanAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06950125Recruiting
JUICE HA for age-related muscle loss
This trial tests a dietary supplement called JUICE HA to see if it helps improve muscle strength and function in older adults with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). If you qualify, you'll take the supplement and be monitored for any changes.
TaichungAges 65 years+ - NCT06963359Recruiting
Testing a new tool to diagnose muscle loss in older adults
This trial uses a high-definition surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) device to see if it can help diagnose and track sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). It may help find better ways to monitor muscle health in people aged 75 and older.
Issy-les-MoulineauxAges 75 years+ - NCT06991855Recruiting
Nutritional supplements for muscle health in older adults
This trial tests if taking leucine and omega-3 fatty acids can improve muscle mass and strength in older adults with low muscle health. It looks at people who have lost muscle and strength or walk slowly.
Linkou DistrictAges 50–99 - NCT07059637Recruiting
Clinic for muscle loss in COPD patients
This study tests a new clinic designed to help people with COPD who have lost muscle mass (sarcopenia). By using a CT scan done during your hospital stay, doctors can identify muscle loss and offer treatments to help you regain strength and function.
Cleveland, OhioAges 40 years+ - NCT07078877Recruiting
Laser therapy for knee osteoarthritis: a new option?
This study tests whether low-level laser therapy (a painless, non-surgical treatment using light) can reduce knee pain and improve knee function, cartilage health, and muscle strength in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you haven't had recent knee injections or physical therapy.
Ankara, YENIMAHALLEAges 50 years+ - NCT07116070Recruiting
Sarcopenia and muscle loss in multiple sclerosis patients
This study looks at muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with multiple sclerosis. It aims to understand what factors are linked to muscle loss, which could help improve care.
Konya, SelcukluAges 18 years+ - NCT07205510Recruiting
Muscle Loss, Metabolism, and Aging Study (SMILE)
This study looks at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) and metabolic problems (like diabetes or obesity) relate to aging over time. It aims to find better ways to track and treat these age-related changes.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07206368Recruiting
Exercise for fall risk and inactivity in older Veterans
This study tests a health program with targeted exercise to help older Veterans who have obesity and muscle loss reduce their risk of falling and become more active.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 55 years+ - NCT07211321Recruiting
Diet, inflammation, and muscle loss in older adults
This study looks at how diet and gut health relate to muscle loss (sarcopenia) in adults 60 and older. It aims to understand links between inflammation, gut bacteria, and muscle strength so we can find better ways to prevent frailty.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 60 years+ - NCT07230210Recruiting
Nutrition and exercise app study for muscle loss risk
This study tests if a smartphone program can help older adults at risk for muscle loss (sarcopenia) improve their strength and nutrition. You use an app to follow exercise and diet plans at home.
Hualien CityAges 65 years+ - NCT07285226Recruiting
Creatine for muscle loss in older adults
This trial tests whether taking creatine HCl can help older adults with muscle loss (sarcopenia) improve muscle strength. If you are over 60 and have weak grip strength, this study might be for you.
BelgradeAges 60 years+ - NCT07319377Recruiting
Digital therapy to improve strength in muscle loss
This trial tests a digital device to help people with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) build strength through a guided exercise program on a mobile phone.
Bucheon-siAges 50–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sarcopenia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 197 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.