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
- NCT07059871Recruiting
Silkworm powder for nutrition in Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether a dietary supplement made from silkworm pupa powder can improve nutrition in people with Alzheimer's disease. It looks at weight, nutrition risk, and daily living skills over time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 50–90 - NCT07046130Enrolling by invitation
Reducing exercise volume for older adults
This trial tests how reducing the number of exercises in a strength-training program affects muscle strength and size in people aged 60-70. It may help find a simpler way for older adults to stay strong and healthy.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 60–70 - NCT06816836Recruiting
Measuring leg muscle mass to predict hospital stay after cancer surgery
This study uses ultrasound to measure leg muscle mass before surgery for gynecologic cancers, to see if it can predict how long you'll need to stay in the hospital after the operation.
Kolkata, West BengalAges 50–99 - 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+ - NCT07028580Recruiting
High-Protein Plant Diet for Liver Cirrhosis
This study tests whether a special diet high in plant-based protein (with some animal protein) can help people with severe liver cirrhosis who are waiting for a kidney transplant. The diet aims to improve nutrition and health without overloading the liver.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT07004595Recruiting
Frailty in scarring lung disease: a study
This study looks at how frailty (a state of being more vulnerable to health problems) affects people with scarring lung diseases. It aims to understand if frailty can help predict how the disease will progress and how treatments might be adjusted.
Nantes, NantesAges 65 years+ - NCT06948656Recruiting
How low blood sugar affects muscle loss in cirrhosis
This study looks at whether low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is linked to muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with cirrhosis. It may help doctors better manage your health if you have this liver condition.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06925880Recruiting
Can creatine help seniors recover strength after knee replacement?
This trial tests if taking creatine supplements can help people aged 65+ rebuild muscle mass and strength more quickly after total knee replacement surgery. Participants will take creatine during their standard outpatient rehab program.
Mataró, BarcelonaAges 65 years+ - NCT06324149Recruiting
Frailty and aging conditions in chronic diseases
This study looks at how frailty affects the course of chronic diseases and how chronic diseases affect frailty. It may help understand aging-related conditions better.
MilanAges 18–100 - NCT06898476Recruiting
Silkworm pupa powder for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests if a powder made from silkworm pupae can help improve memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer's disease. It is for people with mild to severe Alzheimer's who have clear signs of the disease in their blood or brain scans.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 50–90 - NCT06811324RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for muscle and vessel health in older adults
This study tests if the drug tirzepatide can improve muscle and blood vessel health in older adults with obesity. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, have a BMI between 30 and 40, and do not have diabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT06783998Enrolling by invitation
Breathing muscle health in sleep apnea
This trial studies how sleep apnea affects the muscles you use to breathe. It may help doctors better understand and treat breathing problems in people with sleep apnea.
Mersin, MersinAges 18 years+ - NCT06730685Enrolling by invitation
Sarcopenia and cachexia in lung cancer patients
This study looks at muscle loss (sarcopenia) and weight loss (cachexia) in people with lung cancer. Researchers want to understand these conditions better to improve care.
Næstved, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT06722508Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition before head and neck cancer treatment
This study tests whether an exercise and nutrition program before your cancer treatment can help you recover better. You'll work with a coach to prepare your body for surgery or radiation.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06708741RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamin D maintenance after surgery
This trial tests whether taking vitamin D supplements after surgery can help maintain healthy vitamin D levels. It may be a good fit if you are between 21 and 65, had surgery, and are willing to take vitamin D and have your levels checked.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06687291Recruiting
Thinking and memory after stomach or esophagus cancer surgery
This study looks at how surgery and chemotherapy for stomach or esophageal cancer may affect your thinking, memory, and other cognitive functions. Researchers want to understand these changes to better support patients.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT06585865Recruiting
Strength training and resveratrol for older adults
This study tests whether adding a resveratrol supplement to a strength training program helps improve muscle health in people aged 60 and older. It is designed for those who are not currently active in strength exercises.
Lubbock, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT06550310Recruiting
Nutrition and IBD treatment outcomes
This study looks at how nutrition affects people with IBD who are starting a new treatment or having surgery. Researchers want to find out if diet or body changes influence how well you recover.
LondonAges 16 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+ - NCT06509776Enrolling by invitation
Bone growth and hormone health in young adults
This study looks at how bones mature and how hormones change as you become a young adult. If you were born in Denmark in 2006 or 2007 and are 18, you may be invited to help researchers understand these changes.
AalborgAges 18–19 - NCT06377254Recruiting
How activity or inactivity changes your body
This study looks at how changing your physical activity level (either becoming more or less active) affects your whole body over 6 months. It is for people aged 50–65 who are overweight and either quite sedentary or fairly active, and who are willing to change their routine.
Nottingham, NottsAges 50–65 - NCT06361511Recruiting
Linoleic acid and strength in older adults with muscle loss
This trial tests whether eating certain foods and oils can help improve muscle strength and function in older adults who have low linoleic acid intake and probable sarcopenia. The study will provide specific foods and oils to see if they can help repair and strengthen muscles.
Columbus, OhioAges 65–80 - NCT06345547Recruiting
Muscle mass ultrasound study in cirrhosis patients
This study uses ultrasound to measure muscle mass in people with cirrhosis. It aims to understand muscle changes and their link to health outcomes.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+
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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.