Sarcopenia
Conditions
Keywords
sarcopenia, Squat, muscle mass, Pre-sarcopenia, Aging
Brief summary
With the growing aging population, it has been reported that approximately 10-20% of older adults have pre-sarcopenia. Pre-sarcopenia is defined as a decline in either muscle mass or muscle strength. Previous studies have indicated that squat exercise has significant effects on improving lower-extremity muscle strength and physical performance. Early intervention through resistance exercise during the pre-sarcopenia stage may increase muscle mass, enhance physical performance, and prevent progression to sarcopenia. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of squat exercise on improving pre-sarcopenia among older adults. It is expected that, following the squat exercise intervention, older adults will demonstrate significant improvements in muscle mass, lower-extremity muscle strength, physical performance, and body composition, thereby alleviating pre-sarcopenia.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSquat Exercise
Squat exercise is an effective resistance training intervention that enhances lower-extremity muscle strength, physical performance, and functional ability, thereby helping prevent or delay sarcopenia in older adults.
Sponsors
Tzu Chi University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Older adults aged 65 years and above who meet at least one criterion of pre-sarcopenia. 2. Residents of Hualien. 3. Able to read, have clear consciousness, and communicate in Mandarin. 4. Willing to participate in this study.
Exclusion criteria
1. Individuals with disability. 2. Individuals with psychiatric disorders or other conditions affecting cognitive function. 3. Individuals with injuries of the knee, hip, or lumbar spine that prevent participation in squat exercise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physical performance assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) | Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks | Physical performance will be assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). The SPPB consists of three components: balance test, gait speed test, and chair stand test. Total scores range from 0 to 12 points, with higher scores indicating better physical performance |
| Body composition assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody) | Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks | Body composition will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody).Measurements include skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, and body fat percentage. |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
CONTACTHSIAO-CHIEN TSENG, MASTER
STUDY_CHAIRHSIAO-CHIEN TSENG, MASTER
STUDENT
Outcome results
None listed