The Effectiveness of Squat Exercise for Improving Pre-Sarcopenia in Order Adults
ConditionSarcopenia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-100
SponsorTzu Chi University
About this trial
With the growing aging population, it has been reported that approximately 10-20% of older adults have pre-sarcopenia. Pre-sarcopenia is defined as a decline in either muscle mass or muscle strength. Previous studies have indicated that squat exercise has significant effects on improving lower-extremity muscle strength and physical performance. Early intervention through resistance exercise during the pre-sarcopenia stage may increase muscle mass, enhance physical performance, and prevent progression to sarcopenia. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of squat exercise on improving pre-sarcopenia among older adults. It is expected that, following the squat exercise intervention, older adults will demonstrate significant improvements in muscle mass, lower-extremity muscle strength, physical performance, and body composition, thereby alleviating pre-sarcopenia.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Older adults aged 65 years and above who meet at least one criterion of pre-sarcopenia.
Residents of Hualien.
Able to read, have clear consciousness, and communicate in Mandarin.
Willing to participate in this study.
Disqualifiers
Individuals with disability.
Individuals with psychiatric disorders or other conditions affecting cognitive function.
Individuals with injuries of the knee, hip, or lumbar spine that prevent participation in squat exercise.
Trial design
Design model
Sequential
Treatments tested in this trial
Squat Exercise
BehavioralSquat exercise is an effective resistance training intervention that enhances lower-extremity muscle strength, physical performance, and functional ability, thereby helping prevent or delay sarcopenia in older adults.
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Squat ExerciseExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Intervention: Usual CareNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Physical performance assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Physical performance will be assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). The SPPB consists of three components: balance test, gait speed test, and chair stand test. Total scores range from 0 to 12 points, with higher scores indicating better physical performance
Time frame
Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks2
Body composition assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody)
Body composition will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody).Measurements include skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, and body fat percentage.
Time frame
Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeksSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov