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Ursolic Acid-Standardized Apple Pomace Supplementation for Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Mild Sarcopenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Summary
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by loss of muscle strength and physical performance, leading to increased risk of falls and disability. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of ursolic acid-standardized apple pomace supplementation on muscle strength and physical performance in older adults with mild sarcopenia. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 200 mg/day, 400 mg/day of the supplement, or placebo for 12 weeks. The primary outcome is change in handgrip strength, with additional assessments of physical performance, body composition, fatigue, and quality of life. The study will also evaluate the safety and tolerability of the intervention.
Official title: Effects of Ursolic Acid-Standardized Apple Pomace Extract Formulated With Phospholipids on Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Mild Sarcopenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
105
Start Date
2026-05-10
Completion Date
2026-09-15
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ursolic Acid-Standardized Apple Pomace Extract
Oral supplementation with ursolic acid-standardized apple pomace extract formulated with phospholipids. The product is standardized to contain triterpenes including ursolic acid and is administered as tablets.
Placebo
Matching placebo tablets identical in appearance, taste, and packaging to the active supplement, administered orally.