Remote rehabilitation program for muscle loss
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a home-based exercise and rehabilitation program delivered through your phone to help improve muscle strength, walking speed, and function in people with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). The goal is to see if remote (online) rehabilitation is as effective as in-person sessions.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with sarcopenia (low muscle strength, slow walking speed, or low muscle mass).
- You are able to have your body composition (muscle/fat) measured.
- You have not been doing regular strength or aerobic exercise in the past 6 months.
- You do not have serious heart problems, recent stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, or other conditions that make exercise unsafe.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, or other conditions affecting movement coordination.
- You are able to use a smart phone and the WeChat mini program for the study.
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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