Multi-component Real-time Remote Rehabilitation in Sarcopenia

Launched by WEST CHINA HOSPITAL · Apr 17, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying ways to help people with sarcopenia, a condition that involves loss of muscle strength and mass, which can affect balance and walking ability. The researchers want to compare two rehabilitation methods: one that provides real-time support remotely and another where participants manage their own exercise routines at home. By participating in this study, individuals will help determine which method is more effective in improving muscle strength, muscle mass, balance, and walking ability.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be between the ages of 21 and 93 and meet specific criteria related to muscle strength, physical performance, and muscle mass as defined by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. Those who have certain health conditions, have been regularly exercising, or have difficulty using the technology needed for the study may not qualify. Participants will sign a consent form before joining and can expect guidance throughout the trial, which aims to find better ways to support those with sarcopenia.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• According to the diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia established by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS):
• 1. Low muscle strength:
• • Handgrip strength \< 28 kg for men, \< 18 kg for women; and/or
• 2. Low physical performance:
• • Usual gait speed (6-Meter Gait Speed, 6MGS) ≤ 1.0 m/s; and/or
• 3. Low muscle mass:
• • Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (SMI) \< 7.0 kg/m² for men, \< 5.7 kg/m² for women.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Unable or unwilling to undergo body composition measurement.
• • 2. Regular exercise habits within the past 6 months (resistance training ≥ 2 times/week, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise ≥ 3 times/week).
• • 3. History of unstable cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, psychiatric disorders, or other contraindications to exercise in the past 6 months.
• • 4. Previously diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
• • 5. History of conditions affecting motor coordination, such as poliomyelitis sequelae, epilepsy, or stroke sequelae.
• • 6. Presence of implanted medical devices due to previous fractures, heart disease, or other conditions.
• • 7. Diagnosis of malignant tumors.
• • 8. Unable to independently use the WeChat mini program used in this study.