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Sarcopenia and Intervention Physical Therapy

NCT07013604 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-06-10

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Summary

To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) in improving muscle mass, strength, functional performance, and quality of life in elderly individuals diagnosed with sarcopenia

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Group,Resistance + BFR Group

NMES Group: Receives neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the thigh muscles for 30 minutes, three times per week, over 8 weeks. Resistance + BFR Group: Performs low-load resistance exercises with blood flow restriction applied to the thighs, also for 30 minutes per session, three times per week, over 8 weeks. Control Group: Receives placebo treatment using a turned-off stimulation device with no active intervention during the 8-week period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Pharos University in Alexandria

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-10
Primary Completion
2025-08-15
Completion
2025-09-01

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