Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental Group 1:1. Independently design brochures on sarcopenia knowledge, conduct health education for the intervention subjects, impart relevant knowledge about sarcopenia, and enhance the subj
Experimental Group 2:Concentrate on providing exercise movement guidance to the subjects. Distribute sports picture books and guide the intervention subjects to learn sports training movements until t
Control Group 1:1. Ind
Sponsors
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Elderly people aged 60 or above; 2. High-risk individuals for sarcopenia screened through the SARC-CalF scale; The SARC-CalF scale includes the following questions: 1) Strength: Whether there is difficulty in lifting or carrying an object weighing 4.5kg; 2) Is assistance needed for walking indoors/Is there any difficulty in walking through the room? 3) Is there any difficulty in standing up from the chair? 4) Is it possible to climb 10 steps? 5) The situation of falls in the past year; 6) Calf circumference: Male: Calf circumference <=34 cm; Female: Calf circumference <=33 cm. Scores are assigned based on the responses or measurement results. A total score of 11 or above indicates a high-risk group for sarcopenia. 3. Have resided in the community for no less than 6 months; 4. Clear consciousness and capable of answering questions independently; 5. Informed consent to this research and voluntary participation in this project.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. There are severe visual or hearing impairments or communication difficulties 2. Suffer from mental illness 3. Suffering from critical diseases of the heart, brain, kidneys, etc., and unable to cooperate with intervention 4. There are contraindications for exercise such as joint pain and fractures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strength; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 6m pace;5 Sit-Up Tests;Level of Awareness Regarding Sarcopenia;Psychological state;Quality of Life and Health Assessment;Activities of Daily Living;Physical Self-Efficacy; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactNa Zhang
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
Outcome results
None listed