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Efficacy on Walking Ability of Electroacupuncture Therapy in Elderly Patients With Sarcopenia
Led by The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University · Updated on 2026-02-24
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
234 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Introduction: The efficacy of existing therapies for the treatment of sarcopenia is still not satisfactory. Therefore, this randomized controlled, assessor-blinded study was designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture(EA) therapy in elderly patients with sarcopenia. Methods and analysis: This randomized controlled trial will enroll 120 elderly patients with sarcopenia. Subjects will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either EA combined with rehabilitation training group or rehabilitation training group through a central computerized randomization system. Primary outcome measure is lower limb mobility, including 6-minute walk test、timed get up and go test, and short physical performance battery. Secondary outcome measures include lower limb muscle mass and lower limb muscle strength. Outcome assessment will be conducted before the intervention, at 12 weeks after the intervention and at the end of the 12-week follow-up. Adverse reactions will be evaluated during the trial. Conclusion: This research will provide evidence to clarify whether EA is effective and safe in the treatment of sarcopenia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Efficacy on Walking Ability of Electroacupuncture Therapy in Elderly Patients With Sarcopenia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 60 and 95 years, male or female
- Able to walk and communicate independently to complete rehabilitation training
- Meet the diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia proposed by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS)
- Willing to participate and sign informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Serious primary diseases of the heart, brain, liver, kidney, or hematopoietic system
- Severe mental illness, cognitive impairment, or disorientation
- Trauma making sports unsuitable
- Have implanted electronic devices or metal objects in the body
- Unable to complete the required rehabilitation training
- Unable to receive electroacupuncture treatment for any reason
- Currently participating in other drug, acupuncture, or massage trials
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Research Team
W
Wenzhe Wu, Master
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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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