What this means
A trial plans to compare light exercise with pressure cuffs against standard strength training. It has not started yet, so we do not know if the cuffs help.
Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.
- Status
- Opening soon
- Who can join
- Ages 65–100 · 40 hospitalized adults age 65 and older, not yet enrolled
- Where
- Not listed
The science
- Registered title
- Blood Flow Restriction Training for Age-Related Sarcopenia
- Trial ID
- NCT06986395 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- interventional
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia in Elderly
- What is tested
- Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT), Conventional Resistance Training (CRT)
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
- Ages
- 65 Years to 100 Years
- Dates
- First posted May 23, 2025 · updated May 23, 2025
Registry summary
Brief Title: Safe Exercise for Age-Related Muscle Loss in Hospitalized Seniors
Summary:
This study compares two exercise methods to help older hospital patients (age 65+) rebuild muscle strength after being diagnosed with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). We want to know if using special pressure cuffs during light exercise works better than traditional strength training alone.
Who Can Join:
Hospitalized seniors with stable health conditions Excludes those with severe disabilities, dementia, or certain blood circulation problems
What We'll Do:
40 participants will be randomly assigned to either:
Traditional Training Group:
Uses weights/bands at 65-75% max capacity Arm/leg exercises 3x/week for 4 weeks
Pressure Cuff Training Group:
Uses special cuffs on arms/thighs during lighter exercises (20% max capacity) Same exercise frequency with controlled pressure for safety
What We'll Measure:
Handgrip strength (main test at 0/4/12 weeks) Walking speed, balance tests, quality of life surveys Any side effects like dizziness/nausea
Safety First:
Doctors will check your health before starting. Nurses will monitor every session. We use medical-grade cuffs with safe pressure limits (arm: 80-100mmHg, thigh: 150-200mmHg). You can stop anytime if uncomfortable.
Why This Matters:
This could help hospitalized seniors regain strength faster using gentler exercises. All activities are supervised by rehabilitation specialists at West China Hospital, with ethics committee approval (IRB number required).