Robot leg training for age-related muscle loss
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This study tests whether a leg-training robot can help older adults with sarcopenia—a condition of losing muscle mass and strength as they age—improve their leg strength and function. The robot supports your legs during exercises, which might be safer and more effective than doing them alone.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with sarcopenia, which is age-related muscle loss, according to standard criteria.
- You are awake, alert, and able to understand and follow simple instructions.
- You can stand on your own for at least one minute.
- Your body weight is not more than 135 kg (about 298 lbs).
- Your height is between 145 cm and 190 cm (about 4'9" and 6'3" tall).
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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