Squat exercise to help pre-sarcopenia in older adults

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 interventional study tests a squat exercise program in adults aged 65 and older who meet criteria for pre-sarcopenia. Participants will perform prescribed squat exercises to assess effects on muscle mass, lower-extremity strength, physical performance, and body composition. The study is conducted in Hualien, Taiwan, with recruitment limited to residents who can read Mandarin. Outcomes will inform whether resistance squats can help prevent progression to sarcopenia in aging populations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Older adults aged 65 years and above who meet at least one criterion of pre-sarcopenia.
2. Residents of Hualien.
3. Able to read, have clear consciousness, and communicate in Mandarin.
4. Willing to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals with disability.
2. Individuals with psychiatric disorders or other conditions affecting cognitive function.
3. Individuals with injuries of the knee, hip, or lumbar spine that prevent participation in squat exercise.

Where it's running

• Hsiao-Chien,Tseng
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hsiao-Chien Tseng, Master
• Email: qq572797@gmail.com
• Phone: 0910861224

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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.