Evaluating JUICE HA® for improving muscle health in older adults 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 aims to recruit 60 participants aged 65 and older diagnosed with sarcopenia. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the JUICE HA® supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study will assess the effects of JUICE HA®, which contains hyaluronic acid, branched-chain amino acids, and chondroitin, on muscle mass, functional fitness, and quality of life. Evaluations will include functional fitness assessments, quality of life questionnaires, and blood sample analyses at various intervals throughout the study.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants that have been diagnosed with sarcopenia by a physician and meet the AWGS 2019 criteria for sarcopenia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants with a history of severe lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries within the past six months or those who have a fear of blood sampling will be excluded.

Where it's running

• China Medical University Hospital
  Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Chih-Hsueh Lin, Medical Master Degree
• Email: d5496lin@mail.cmu.edu.tw
• Phone: +886422053366

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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.