Clinical trials
Sarcopenia clinical trials
Below are recruiting sarcopenia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 195 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07412379Recruiting
Predicting recovery after cancer surgery for older adults
This study looks at how older adults (65+) with digestive tract cancers respond to surgery aimed at a cure. Researchers want to see what factors affect recovery and quality of life after the operation.
BogotáAges 65 years+ - NCT05477277Recruiting
MRI testing during liver transplant evaluation
This study looks at whether having an MRI scan during liver transplant planning helps predict who may have worse outcomes or higher risk of death. It focuses on adults with severe liver disease who are already being considered for a transplant.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06497595Recruiting
Lifestyle program to prevent muscle loss in older adults with diabetes on semaglutide
This trial tests whether a lifestyle program (diet and exercise) can help prevent muscle loss in people 65 and older with type 2 diabetes and obesity who are taking semaglutide. It may help you keep your strength and independence while losing weight.
Jerusalem, IsraelAges 65 years+ - NCT07712198Recruiting
AI predicts muscle loss risk in brain injury ICU patients
This study uses artificial intelligence to predict which brain injury patients in the intensive care unit are at risk for muscle loss (sarcopenia). It aims to help doctors identify and prevent this complication early.
TrabzonAges 18–65 - NCT07029243Recruiting
Prehabilitation and supplement for frail cirrhosis patients
This study tests whether a prehabilitation program (exercise and nutrition planning) along with a supplement containing creatine and whey protein can help improve strength and well-being in people with cirrhosis who are frail. The goal is to see if this combination can help you feel stronger and more active.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT03649698Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition plan for loss of muscle with aging
This trial studies whether a structured exercise and nutrition program can improve muscle health in older adults with (pre)sarcopenia, especially those who may have slower walking or reduced strength. It also checks safety by excluding people with unstable health problems and several specific medical conditions.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 65 years+ - NCT03998202Recruiting
Study of chemotherapy side effects in older colorectal cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy and immunotherapy affect the body in older adults with colorectal cancer, especially early side effects. It may help researchers understand why some people lose strength and how to better predict and manage treatment toxicity.
Millville, DelawareAges 60 years+ - NCT04717869Recruiting
Studying frailty support for ICU patients
This trial looks at ways to help “frailty” (low strength and resilience) in people staying in intensive care units. It mainly enrolls adults who expect to be in the ICU for more than 24 hours, and it tries to avoid people whose mobility problems have other causes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05324475Recruiting
Nutritional supplement to support immunity and energy in older adults
This trial tests whether a safe nutrition supplement can help older adults with malnutrition maintain immune function and energy (mitochondrial function). It may support recovery during rehabilitation, but you must meet specific nutrition and health criteria.
Lausanne, SwitzerlandAges 75 years+ - NCT05414292Recruiting
Testing rapamycin effect on exercise muscle function in older adults
This study looks at how rapamycin (a medication that affects a growth signal in the body) changes muscle responses when older adults do resistance exercise. It may help researchers understand whether this treatment could improve or alter muscle function with aging.
DerbyAges 50–90 - NCT05525039Recruiting
Vibration plus supplement trial for weak muscles and nerves
This trial studies whether a vibration treatment combined with an HMB supplement can improve weak muscle quality and reduce early nerve-to-muscle connection problems. It is mainly for older adults who already have signs of low muscle strength or function.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT05567237Recruiting
Microcurrent therapy with or without exercise for adults 40–65
This study compares microcurrent treatment (a low-level electrical current) and resistance exercises to see how they affect muscle performance and recovery. It may help people who are not regularly exercising learn which approach works better for improving physical function.
LondonAges 40–65 - NCT05700058Recruiting
Testing how different Super-whey doses affect muscle growth
This study checks how different doses of “Super-whey” influence muscle protein building in adults. It may help figure out the best whey dose for building muscle, especially in older adults.
DerbyAges 65–85 - NCT05726747Recruiting
Quality-of-life study for fluid buildup and muscle loss
This trial studies people with recurring fluid buildup in the belly (ascites) and looks at how treatments or supportive care affect quality of life and muscle strength. It may help researchers better understand which approaches improve day-to-day well-being when ascites keeps coming back.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05862779Recruiting
Omega-3 and whey for muscle strength in postmenopausal women
This study tests whether taking omega-3 and whey protein supplements helps older, postmenopausal women build or keep lean muscle (less fat, more muscle). It also checks safety, especially for heart and kidney health, while you follow a strength-exercise plan.
Uberlândia, Minas GeraisAges 60–85 - NCT05884138Recruiting
Amino acid supplement and exercise for people on dialysis
This trial studies whether taking essential amino acids along with exercise can improve muscle function in people receiving hemodialysis. It may help you build or maintain strength and mobility.
Daejeon, South KoreaAges 20–80 - NCT05908812Recruiting
Testing how blood sugar control links to a hormone in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at whether better blood sugar control changes levels of a hormone called irisin in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity, including those with or without age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Your results may help researchers understand the body’s response to diabetes and could guide future treatment ideas.
BariAges 60 years+ - NCT06015971Recruiting
Omega-3 and nutrition support for gastrointestinal cancer
This trial tests whether adding omega-3 fatty acids and extra nutrition support can help people with gastrointestinal cancer who have lost weight. It aims to improve strength and well-being during treatment.
Córdoba, CordobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06040125Recruiting
Exercise for frailty and muscle loss in men with prostate cancer
This trial tests a supervised exercise program to see if it can reduce frailty and muscle loss in men with metastatic prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. It may help you become stronger and feel better during treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06079021Recruiting
Study of a blood filter for sudden liver failure
This trial tests a device called CytoSorb that filters the blood to reduce inflammation in patients with sudden worsening of chronic liver disease. It may help support organ function and recovery.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06144021Recruiting
Kefir whey drink for muscle health in adults over 40
This study tests whether a fermented milk drink (kefir whey postbiotics) can help improve muscle mass in people over 40 who have low muscle. It is for generally healthy adults who are not taking certain medications or following special diets.
SeoulAges 40 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sarcopenia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 195 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.