Sarcopenia: revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis.
Alfonso J Cruz-Jentoft, Gülistan Bahat, Jürgen Bauer...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30312372Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 65Years +
All Genders
ID07575958
Effects of Aquatic Exercise Program on Muscle Strength, Muscle Mass, Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Older Adults With Sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital · Updated on 2026-05-12
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Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical performance that increases risks like falls and reduces quality of life in adults aged 65 and older. This trial aims to assess the effects of a 6-week supervised pool-based exercise program on muscle strength, muscle structure, physical function, mood, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with definite sarcopenia using ultrasound and bioelectrical impedance measurements. The study seeks to provide evidence for aquatic exercise as a safe alternative to land-based exercises, especially for older adults facing balance and joint challenges. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive a supervised aquatic exercise program alongside a standardized home exercise plan, while the other group will follow only the home exercise program. The aquatic sessions will be held in a pool twice weekly for the first three weeks and three times weekly for the last three weeks, totaling 15 sessions designed to improve muscle strength, balance, and functional performance. Home exercises will continue regularly throughout the 6-week study period for all participants. During the study, participants will undergo multiple assessments including ultrasound measurements of anterior thigh muscle thickness, muscle strength tests (handgrip and chair stand), physical performance tests (gait speed, balance scales, and timed up and go), and questionnaires evaluating mood and health-related quality of life. These measures will be taken at baseline, immediately after the 6-week intervention, and one month after completing the program. The researchers will monitor changes in muscle mass, strength, physical function, mood, and quality of life to understand the effects of aquatic exercise in older adults with sarcopenia.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Aquatic Exercise in Older Adults With Sarcopenia:A Randomized Trial
Who Can Participate
Age: 65Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 65 years or older
- Diagnosed with definite sarcopenia according to the ISarcoPRM diagnostic algorithm
- Not receiving nutritional supplementation and not requiring nutritional support based on Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
- Sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow study instructions and home exercise program
- Voluntary agreement to participate in the study
- Ability to walk independently; use of assistive devices like a cane is allowed
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to complete assessment tests and questionnaires
- Severe systemic disease that contraindicates exercise
- Severe visual or hearing impairments
- Presence of a cardiac pacemaker
- Severe cardiopulmonary disease
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Receiving nutritional supplementation
- Severe anemia
- Conditions preventing hydrotherapy such as aquaphobia, behavioral disorders, dyspnea at rest, urinary or fecal incontinence, chlorine allergy, open wounds, acute systemic illness, epilepsy, tracheostomy, indwelling drainage devices, or immunodeficiency
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants undergo a supervised aquatic exercise program or a home exercise program for 6 weeks to improve muscle strength, balance, and physical performance.
15 supervised aquatic exercise sessions over 6 weeks for the aquatic exercise group; home exercises performed regularly for the home exercise group
Follow-up
Duration - 1 month
Participants are assessed 1 month after completing the 6-week exercise program to evaluate muscle strength, mass, physical performance, mood, and quality of life.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34255
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University of Health Sciences Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34255
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Research Team
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SEDA AYDIN, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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