Understanding muscle loss and obesity in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at the link between muscle loss (sarcopenia) and obesity in older adults. It aims to understand why some older people who are overweight or obese also lose muscle strength and function, and how this affects recovery after hip surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are age 65 or older
- You are waiting or scheduled for hip surgery, or you were part of a past study of healthy older adults who were overweight or obese
- You can understand and sign a consent form agreeing to join the study
- You do not have a muscle disease caused by inflammation or nerve problems
- You do not have severe heart failure or active cancer
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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