RCT of exercise snacks vs home resistance training on muscle strength in older adults with sarcopenia
This randomized controlled trial compared exercise snacks (short bouts throughout the day), home-based resistance training, and a non-exercise control group in older adults with possible sarcopenia over 8 weeks. Muscle strength and physical function were assessed before and after the intervention. Results were not reported in the provided abstract.
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The finding has not established an approved change to our evidence assessment.
Source date: Sep 15, 2026 · Discovered: Sep 17, 2026 · Assessed: — · Research update
What it does not prove
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Study details
- Design
- Rct
- Sample size
- —
- Duration
- 2 months
- Population
- Older adults with possible sarcopenia
- Primary outcome
- Muscle strength
- Effect size
- —
- Significance
- Not reported
- Journal
- Ziren Zhao
- Published
- Sep 15, 2026
Sources
Primary source
- Ziren Zhao ↗Clinical trial
Source versions
Assessment history
9/23/2026 · SUPERSEDED: Source updated; assessment withdrawn pending review.
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