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STEPS STUDY: Role of Exercise and Protein Supplementation in Elderly Indians

Sarcopenia Prevention Study: A Targeted Exercise and Protein Supplementation Program for Elderly Indians (STEPS STUDY) - STEPS STUDY

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/09/021232
Enrollment
300
Registered
2019-09-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group B: 12 week home based program which includes resistance exercises using resistance band thrice a week + milk protein ( 20 g whey protein dissolved in 200 ml water thrice a week c

Sponsors

Applied to Indian Council of Medical Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elderly above the age of 60 (males and females) Elderly with well controlled chronic diseases Young adults (18-40 years)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Elderly with any renal disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
muscle mass and strengthTimepoint: baseline and 12 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To study the effect of an exercise program and/or protein supplementation among elderly Indians with reduced muscle mass and strength (Pre sarcopenic).Timepoint: Pre and post—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSucharita S

St Johns Medical College

sucharita@stjohns.in080-49466322

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026