Combining Idecalcitol, Whey Protein, and Exercise to Treat Sarcopenia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of idecalcitol combined with whey protein powder and exercise on patients with sarcopenia. Participants are randomly assigned to a control group receiving standard interventions or to experimental groups receiving additional whey protein or both whey protein and idecalcitol. The trial lasts for 24 weeks, focusing on improving muscle mass and function in individuals diagnosed with sarcopenia. The study aims to assess the efficacy of these combined interventions in enhancing patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 30 or above;

  * Meeting the diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia according to the definition of AWGS; ③ Able to walk, willing to accept a comprehensive intervention plan, and guarantee to complete the treatment course; ④ Both patients and their families agree to participate in this study and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Resting systolic blood pressure \> 200 mmHg or resting diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg;

  * Severe heart disease: moderate to severe aortic valve stenosis, acute pericarditis, acute myocarditis, myocardial infarction, uncontrollable arrhythmia;

    * Acute stroke within the past 2 years;

      * Severe airway obstruction;

        * Lower limb fractures in the past 1 year or upper limb fractures in the past 6 months;

          * Hypercalcemia (corrected albumin serum calcium \> 2.60 mmol/L);

            * Active malignant tumors; ⑧ Chronic kidney disease stages 5;

              * Mental illness or severe cognitive impairment;

                * Long-term immobilization; ⑪ Other diseases that may interfere with the evaluation of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function; ⑫ Unable to cooperate with treatment due to other reasons; ⑬ Life expectancy less than 6 months.

Where it's running

• The First People's Hospital of Chun'an County
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
• Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
• Huzhou Nanxun District People's Hospital
  Huzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
• Xianju People's Hospital
  Taizhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
• Dinghai Central Hospital of Zhoushan City
  Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jianfang Ni, bachelor — Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Jianfeng Tu, Doctor
• Email: tutu5800@163.com
• Phone: +86 15925669920

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.