Clinical trials
Sarcopenia clinical trials
Below are recruiting sarcopenia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 181 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT04791540Recruiting
Rehab study for people with a tracheostomy and low muscle strength
This study looks at how nutrition and muscle health affect recovery during rehabilitation for people who have a tracheostomy (a breathing opening in the neck). It may help the rehab team improve food and care plans to support strength and overall health.
Florence, ItalyAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06121492Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Amino Acid Drink for Muscle Loss in Liver Cirrhosis
This study tests whether taking a daily drink of branched-chain amino acids (a type of protein) can help people with liver cirrhosis who have lost muscle strength and mass. It may help improve muscle size and function.
Bangkok, BangkokAges 18–85 - NCT05978206RecruitingPhase 2
Strength, muscle mass, and nutrition therapy for older adults with sarcopenia
This study tests if a combination of a medicine (nandrolone), physical therapy, and a special diet can help older adults with muscle loss (sarcopenia) improve their strength and muscle mass. It is for people age 60 to 99 who have been diagnosed with sarcopenia based on specific muscle strength and mass measurements.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 60–99 - NCT05800535Recruiting
Screening for muscle loss and thinking changes after cancer
This study looks at how common muscle weakness (sarcopenia) and thinking or memory changes (often called “chemobrain”) are in people after cancer treatment. It may help teams understand what support could be most helpful after chemotherapy.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18–74 - NCT05926219Recruiting
Study C-protein changes with fatigue and aging
This study looks at how a blood protein called C-protein relates to fatigue and aging, and how exercise affects it. You may be able to join if you’re otherwise healthy and willing to do muscle testing and activity monitoring.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–80 - NCT05869487Recruiting
Checking muscle loss using a leg measurement and body scan
This study compares a simple calf measurement with a body scan (X-ray–based scan) to help diagnose sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle strength. It may help your care team decide on the best way to recognize muscle loss early during hospitalization and follow-up.
OrléansAges 75 years+ - NCT05431010Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for walking problems in older people with muscle loss
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture that uses a mild electric current) can improve walking ability in older adults with sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle. If it helps, it could make it easier to walk and complete daily activities.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60–95 - NCT05353660Recruiting
Study diet and muscle loss in people with kidney disease
This trial is for adults with chronic kidney disease and low muscle strength (sarcopenia). It aims to find ways to improve outcomes, especially if you have a higher risk of complications.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT04869813Enrolling by invitation
MRI study in heart failure and healthy adults
This study uses an MRI scan to better measure muscle loss (sarcopenia) and heart function. It may help researchers find clearer ways to assess these conditions and track changes over time.
Cleveland, OhioAges 40 years+ - NCT03080129Recruiting
Study gut microbes and muscle loss in liver cirrhosis
This study looks at the gut microbiome (the helpful bacteria in your gut) and muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with liver cirrhosis. It may help researchers understand what changes in the gut and body can go along with getting weaker, so better treatments can be developed.
GrazAges 18–100 - NCT03569735Recruiting
Elderly health survey in Nanshan, Shenzhen
This study follows people age 65 and older in Nanshan to learn about health over time using surveys and health samples. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy aging in the community.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 65 years+ - NCT05307367Recruiting
Study exercise and body muscle changes in advanced lung cancer
This study looks at why cancer can cause loss of muscle in people with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, and whether exercise can improve or explain those muscle changes. You may be asked to do physical testing and answer questionnaires while receiving standard palliative cancer treatment.
Copenhagen, DKAges 18–100 - NCT05228262Recruiting
Testing blood-vessel function and muscle strength in osteoporosis
This study looks at how well your blood vessels work and how strong your muscles are, in women after menopause with osteoporosis. You may be asked to start standard osteoporosis treatment, and the researchers will study pain and changes related to vascular function and sarcopenia (loss of muscle and strength).
Clermont-FerrandAges 50 years+ - NCT07874035Recruiting
Gentle strength training with blood flow cuffs for colorectal cancer muscle loss
This study tests a special exercise program using light weights and blood flow restriction cuffs to help people with colorectal cancer who have muscle weakness. The goal is to improve muscle strength and function safely during or after cancer treatment.
CairoAges 40–59 - NCT07836088Recruiting
Ultrasound muscle check for metabolic health
This study uses ultrasound scans to measure muscle mass in people with metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity. It may help doctors understand how these conditions affect muscles and could lead to better care.
Zhangzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07805993Recruiting
Test of Egg White Pudding for Older Adults in Personal Care Homes
This study tests whether adding an egg white pudding to the diet is possible for older adults living in personal care homes, to help improve their nutrition.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 50 years+ - NCT07687316Recruiting
Mental effort during light strength training in older adults
This study looks at how older adults use their mind during light strength training. Volunteers do simple exercises and answer questions about how hard they felt they were working.
Kennesaw, GeorgiaAges 65–85 - NCT07677033Recruiting
Bone and muscle health study for adults
This study looks at how well your bones and muscles work together. By measuring your bone density and handgrip strength, doctors can better understand your bone health and find ways to keep you strong as you age.
Küçükçekmece, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07670286Recruiting
Spotting early warning signs of pancreatic cancer wasting
This study checks if advanced computer analysis of your tumor and body can predict severe weight loss and muscle wasting (cachexia) from pancreatic cancer. If you join, you may help doctors find earlier warning signs to improve treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07667699Enrolling by invitation
Health and fitness study for women aged 45 to 60
This study looks at the factors that affect overall health and physical abilities in women between ages 45 and 60. If you join, you'll fill out questionnaires and do simple physical tests to help researchers understand what influences functional health.
Istanbul, TürkiyeAges 45–60 - NCT07645794Enrolling by invitation
MRI Scans to Detect Bone and Muscle Loss in Kidney Disease
This study tests a new MRI imaging method to detect bone loss (osteoporosis) and muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with chronic kidney disease. The scan may help doctors catch these problems earlier and manage kidney disease better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sarcopenia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 181 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.