Herbal ointment for age-related muscle loss in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a traditional Chinese medicine ointment to help rebuild muscle strength and function in people over 60 with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). The study combines Chinese and Western medicine approaches to see if the treatment can improve daily activities and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- Age between 60 and 80 years old
- Diagnosed with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) by both Chinese and Western medicine standards
- Meet the traditional Chinese medicine pattern of 'Spleen-Kidney Deficiency'
- Able to swallow pills and commit to study visits over several months
- No severe immobility, dementia, mental illness, or serious infections/organ disease
- Have not taken similar Chinese herbs or muscle-affecting medications in the past month
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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