Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
control group:Health Education
Observation group:Acupuncture Therapy + Health Education
Sponsors
Hubei Provincial Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Meet the diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia; 2.Age is between 60-80 years old with stable underlying diseases; 3.Cognitive ability is normal and has some level of activity; 4.The patient and their family are informed and agree to participate in the study and the patient himself/herself voluntarily participates in the study and can cooperate with the completion of the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals who have implanted electronic devices or metal objects in their bodies (such as pacemakers or artificial joints); 2.Patients whose condition is worsening and researchers cannot guarantee the safety of the treatment; 3.Individuals who have a fear of needles and limb movement obstruction; 4.Individuals with a standing balance of less than level 1 or who have been bedridden for a long time; 5.Individuals with severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency mental and psychological disorders or cognitive impairment; 6.Individuals who are deemed unsuitable for participation in the study by various researchers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body Mass Index; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Full Body Response Time Test;Measurement of Leg Latitude;Upper Limb Grip Strength Test;6-minute Walking Test;Five Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test;Lower Limb Muscle Strength Test; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXia Wenguang
Hubei Provincial Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine
Outcome results
None listed