Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sarcopenia and Sleep Problems in Older Adults
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This study looks at how Traditional Chinese Medicine body types and sleep patterns relate to muscle loss (sarcopenia) in older adults, and tests whether acupoint stimulation (like acupuncture without needles) can help.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have poor sleep quality (a score of 5 or higher on a standard sleep questionnaire).
- You have been diagnosed with muscle loss (sarcopenia) by a doctor using standard tests.
- You can understand and agree to participate in the study.
- You do not have severe memory problems or dementia.
- You do not have unstable health conditions like recent heart problems or serious infections.
- You do not have open wounds, active infections, or broken bones in the areas where acupoints (pressure points) would be stimulated.
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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