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Efficacy on Walking Ability of Electroacupuncture Therapy in Elderly Patients With Sarcopenia

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - 95 YearsAllThe Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese…
NCT05431010 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Introduction: The efficacy of existing therapies for the treatment of sarcopenia is still not satisfactory. Therefore, this randomized controlled, assessor-blinded study was designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture(EA) therapy in elderly patients with sarcopenia. Methods and analysis: This randomized controlled trial will enroll 120 elderly patients with sarcopenia. Subjects will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either EA combined with rehabilitation training group or rehabilitation training group through a central computerized randomization system. Primary outcome measure is lower limb mobility, including 6-minute walk test、timed get up and go test, and short physical performance battery. Secondary outcome measures include lower limb muscle mass and lower limb muscle strength. Outcome assessment will be conducted before the intervention, at 12 weeks a

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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.
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What it tests

  • electroacupuncture
  • Rehabilitation Training
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Where

1 site
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou, China
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