Frail older adults (sarcopenia)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Among the older adults, people who are classified as sarcopenia by AWGS criteria 2.Give a written informed consent to the participation in the present study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Have serious or unstable illnesses 2.Care certified 3.Suspected of severe dementia 4.Judged to have a problem in the safe implementation of exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength (grip strength, leg strength), Muscle mass(by BIA,MRI), Lower thigh circumference, Prevalence of sarcopenia | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical function(gait speed, Short physical Performance Battery(SPPB): Stand and sit, Balance), 400 m walk test | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Kagoshima University Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine