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Effects of Nutritional Supplementation of Leucine and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Muscle Health in the Elderly
Led by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · Updated on 2025-06-22
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
41 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Lead Sponsor
C
Chang Gung University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Population aging has become a significant global concern, and Taiwan is set to officially enter the "super-aged society" in 2025. As individuals age, various physiological functions gradually decline, including a reduction in muscle mass, which is a key aspect of the aging process. This interventional study aims to investigate the effects of leucine-rich protein combined with polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on middle-aged and elderly individuals (aged 50 and above) who are at high risk for sarcopenia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Nutritional Supplementation of Leucine and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Muscle Health in the Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 50 years or older
- ASMI less than 7 kg/m2 in men
- ASMI less than 5.7 kg/m2 in women
- Grip strength less than 28 kg in men
- Grip strength less than 18 kg in women
- Walking speed less than 1 meter per second
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergy to supplements
- Diagnosis of cancer
- Heart failure
- Kidney disease
- Autoimmune disease
- Neurodegenerative disease
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Linkou District, Taiwan, 333
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Research Team
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Hsiang-Yu Tang, Ph.D.
CONTACT
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Yi Tsang Chen, Master of Science
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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