Blood flow restriction exercise for age-related muscle loss
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special exercise technique that gently restricts blood flow to the muscles helps older hospital patients with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) rebuild strength and function. The training is done with a band or cuff on the arms or legs while doing light exercises, and may help improve muscle mass and daily abilities.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and currently in the hospital.
- You have been diagnosed with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) by a doctor.
- Your medical condition has been stable for at least 4 weeks (like a resolved infection or controlled heart failure).
- You are not severely disabled and have no major memory or thinking problems.
- You do not have conditions that make blood flow restriction training unsafe, such as blood clots, bleeding disorders, severe leg vein problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, lymphedema, peripheral artery disease, active infection, cancer (except skin cancer), severe kidney disease, or a recent heart attack.
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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