NCT07230210 Smart Tech-Based Nutrition and Exercise for Sarcopenia Risk.
| NCT ID | NCT07230210 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | HSIAO MEI LAN |
| Condition | Sarcopenia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-12-31 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
Sarcopenia, characterized by muscle loss and weakness, is a major health issue among older adults and impacts mobility and quality of life. This study addresses the current lack of long-term, technology-assisted support for managing this condition at home. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will evaluate a 12-week smart-technology-based program for 60 older adults at risk of sarcopenia. Intervention: Participants in the intervention group will receive a technology-assisted program delivered through a Line Bot system. The platform provides personalized exercise training videos, nutrition education, daily reminders, and a point-based logging system to support adherence and monitor engagement. The control group will receive standard clinic-based care. Purpose: The study aims to examine whether the smart technology intervention can improve muscle mass, physical performance, quality of life, and self-management ability among older adults at risk of sarcopenia. Expected Benefit: The digital intervention is anticipated to offer a more effective, accessible, and sustainable approach compared with standard care, providing practical support for preventing muscle decline in community-dwelling older adults
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Score ≥ 11 on the SARC-CalF questionnaire, indicating risk of sarcopenia. No evident functional impairment in the limbs and able to complete handgrip strength, walking speed, and muscle mass assessments. Possesses basic reading, writing, and calculation abilities sufficient to understand study-related materials and complete informed consent and daily logs. Owns a smartphone and has used it for at least one year, with basic operational ability (e.g., sending and receiving LINE messages, scanning QR codes). Exclusion Criteria Self-reported functional impairment in any limb. Requires assistance from a wheelchair, walker, or cane for ambulation. Has an implanted cardiac pacemaker. Currently participating in, or planning to participate in, other physical training courses or nutrition programs during the study period.