A special food for older adults with muscle weakness
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a food enriched with seaweed flour and leucine can improve muscle strength and reduce inflammation in older adults with probable sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). It may help those who feel weak or have difficulty standing up from a chair.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old.
- You have muscle weakness, measured by grip strength or a chair stand test.
- You can attend all study visits and eat the study food daily for 28 days.
- You are willing to give blood samples at the start and end of the study.
- You have not used leucine, HMB, or protein supplements in the last 3 months.
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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