U.S., April 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07513025) titled 'Effectiveness of RPT With Elastic Band in Tx of Sarcopenia in LTCFs' on March 20.
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of progressive resistance training using elastic bands in treating and delaying the progression of sarcopenia among older adults in long-term care facilities. Sarcopenia, characterized by a progressive decline in muscle mass and strength, affects more than 20% of individuals aged over 65 in Taiwan and is a significant risk factor for impaired daily functioning, falls, and increased mortality in older adults. While resistance or aerobic exercises are known to improve muscle ...