Plain-English translation of NCT05525039 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a combination of vibration therapy (gentle mechanical stimulation) and HMB (a natural supplement that supports muscle building) can help prevent or reverse age-related muscle loss in older adults. Researchers want to see if these two treatments work better together than alone, and whether they can improve muscle strength, walking ability, and muscle mass. Everyone in the study also receives protein supplementation to support muscle health.
Sarcopenia—the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength—is a major problem for older adults, making falls, disability, and loss of independence more likely. Current prevention and treatment options are limited, so researchers are exploring whether this combination approach might offer a new way to help older people maintain their muscle health and independence.
If you join, you'll be randomly assigned to one of four groups for 6 months: receive only a protein supplement, take HMB capsules daily, use a vibration platform 20 minutes at least 3 times weekly, or do both HMB and vibration therapy. Everyone gets protein supplementation. You'll visit the research clinic at the start, at 3 months, and at 6 months for tests measuring your muscle strength, walking speed, and muscle mass.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 27, 2026 · Not medical advice
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