Ghrelin Plus Strength Training in Frail Elderly Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Frailty is a geriatric syndrome leading to physical deterioration including muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and unintentional weight loss. There are currently no approved therapies for frailty. Ghrelin is a hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite centers in the brain. The investigators already know that a single dose of Ghrelin improves food intake immediately after the dose in frail older people. In addition, exercise programs have been shown to improve strength and function in older people. In this study, the investigators are trying to find out if a joint intervention of ghrelin and resistance training will improve walking, balance and leg strength in frail elderly people.

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01898611
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Pennsylvania
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Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	July 1, 2013
Completion date	August 31, 2016

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