How Pragmatic Are Sarcopenia Intervention Studies? A Systematic Review
This systematic review reveals a persistent gap between explanatory and pragmatic designs in sarcopenia trials. Despite growing research, few studies reflect real-world conditions. Key domains like eligibility, adherence and follow-up remain overly controlled. Greater pragmatism is needed to ensure future trials yield evidence that is both robust and clinically applicable.
Authors
- Yoke Mun Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3853-736X)
- Z. Baoubbou
- Dolores Sanchez‐Rodriguez
- Charlotte Beaudart
Institutions
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (MY)
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
- University of Namur (BE)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Brugmann (BE)
- Hospital Del Mar (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.70181
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00