U.S., Oct. 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07871240) titled 'Yijinjing Exercise for Musculoskeletal Health in Adults With Sarcopenia' on Oct. 07.
Brief Summary: Sarcopenia is a condition involving loss of muscle mass and strength that can make walking and other daily activities more difficult. This study will compare a modified seven-form Yijinjing exercise program with resistance training in 240 adults aged 50 years or older with sarcopenia at six hospitals in Beijing. Yijinjing is a traditional Chinese exercise that combines movements, breathing and focused attention.
For the first 6 months, participants will be randomly assigned to Yijinjing or resistance training. Exercise is scheduled a...