The Effects of the Yi Jin Jing on the Muscles and Bones of Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-90
SponsorBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
About this trial
Observation of the effects of Yi Jin Jing on the muscles and bones of adults
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age 18-90 years inclusive;
Generally healthy, no acute or chronic diseases affecting major organ functions;
No cognitive impairment, able to understand and comply with study procedures;
Willing and able to provide written informed consent;
Disqualifiers
Presence of acute or unstable chronic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, or malignancy);
Severe cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, or inability to follow study instructions;
Recent (≤3 months) major surgery, trauma, or hospitalization;
Pregnancy, lactation, or childbearing potential without reliable contraception;
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Yijinjing
BehavioralYijinjing
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: The effects of Yi Jin Jing on the muscles and bones of adultsExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Index
Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Index (ASMI) = appendicular lean mass (kg) / height² (m²). It reflects muscle mass, used for sarcopenia diagnosis. Lower values indicate muscle loss, linked to aging, malnutrition, or disease.
Time frame
Day 180 ± 10 daysSecondary outcomes
1
Handgrip strength
Handgrip strength (HGS) = maximum force (kg) measured by a dynamometer. It reflects overall muscle function, predicts disability, morbidity, and mortality. Low HGS indicates sarcopenia, frailty, or poor nutritional status.
Time frame
Day 180 ± 10 days2
Nutrition intake form（MNA）
Mini Nutritional Assessment - Short Form (MNA-SF) consists of 6 items: * Appetite and food intake - assesses whether food intake has decreased over the past 3 months. * Weight loss - records recent unintentional weight loss. * Mobility - determines whether the person can walk independently or is bedridden. * Acute disease or psychological stress - checks for stressful events in the past 3 months. * Neuropsychological problems - identifies dementia, depression, or other mental disorders that affect eating. * Body mass index (BMI) or calf circumference - reflects body fat reserves and muscle mass. Each item scores 0-3 points. A total score ≤11 indicates a risk of malnutrition. It is commonly used for nutritional screening in elderly populations.
Time frame
Day 180 ± 10 days3
Fried
Fried Frailty Phenotype = a 5-item scale assessing unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, low grip strength, slow walking speed, and low physical activity. item ≥3 = frail; 1-2 = prefrail; 0 = robust. Predicts falls, disability, and mortality.
Time frame
Day 180 ± 10 days4
FRAIL
FRAIL Scale = a 5-item questionnaire: Fatigue, Resistance (climb stairs), Ambulation (walk), Illness (≥5 chronic conditions), and Loss of weight (≥5%). Score 0 = robust, 1-2 = prefrail, 3-5 = frail. Quick screening for frailty in community settings.
Time frame
Day 180 ± 10 daysSponsors and contacts
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