Electroacupuncture therapy for improving walking ability in elderly patients with 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 efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture therapy combined with rehabilitation training in elderly patients diagnosed with sarcopenia. A total of 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the electroacupuncture group or a control group receiving only rehabilitation training. The primary focus is on improving lower limb mobility, assessed through various physical performance tests, while secondary outcomes include muscle mass and strength measurements. The study will evaluate outcomes before the intervention, after 12 weeks of treatment, and at a 12-week follow-up.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 60 years ≤ age ≤ 95 years, male or female;
2. Patients are able to walk and communicate independently, and can complete required rehabilitation training;
3. Patients meet the diagnostic criteria proposed by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia(AWGS);
4. Patients volunteer to participate in this study and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with serious primary diseases of heart, brain, liver, kidney and hematopoietic system;
2. Patients with severe mental illness, cognitive impairment, and disorientation;
3. Patients have trauma and unsuitable for sports;
4. Patients with electronic devices or metal objects implanted in the body;
5. Patients can't complete the required rehabilitation training;
6. Patients cannot receive EA treatment due to any reasons
7. Patients are participating in other drugs, acupuncture and massage trials.

Where it's running

• The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ming Guo, Doctor — Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
• Study coordinator: Wenzhe Wu, Master
• Email: 2008777.1378@163.com
• Phone: 18757570729

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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.