Aquatic thermal therapy for enhancing musculoskeletal strength in older adults with age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength

Aquatic thermal therapy for enhancing musculoskeletal strength in older adults with sarcopenia: a randomized, controlled, feasibility trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN96628953

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-06

Start date

2026-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-16

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Conditions

Sarcopenia Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Engaging in a structured thermal aquatic exercise program over nine months, supplemented with general recommendations for a healthy diet (Mediterranean diet). After signing the informed consent, the

those randomized to the control group (B) will follow the standard care. About the intervention proposed, physical activity in water is particularly recommended in older subjects affected by sarcopeni

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

65 Years to 150 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Older people (>=60 years) affected by sarcopenia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus 2. Active cancer 3. Treated with cortisone (as prednisone more than 5 mg/day or equivalent or more) 4. People unable to understand and sign the informed consent 5. Having medical conditions associated with a poor prognosis, i.e., life expectancy less than one year

Countries

Italy

Contacts

Public ContactNicola Veronese

nicola.veronese@unicamillus.org+393490953342

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026