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Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, compared with traditional rehabilitation programs, has low intensity, high safety and strong interest, and is particularly suitable for patients who cannot tolerate high-intensity exercise. This study will evaluate the therapeutic effect of Baduanjin on sarcopenia.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method\/design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This trial is a multicenter randomized controlled trial that will recruit 200 participants,and is randomized (1: 1) the subjects to the intervention group (Baduanjin + health education + dietary guidance, BHD) and the control group (health education + dietary guidance, HD). After enrollment, health lectures were given to all subjects. The intervention group received 12\u202fweeks of Baduanjin intervention, with each class lasting 70\u202fmin, once a week, and provide online guidance for home workouts four times a week, while the control group maintained their original exercise habits. Health education and dietary guidance were also provided. Observation indicators will be tested before the trial begins and during the follow-up period after the intervention ends.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This trial is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the intervention effect of Baduanjin on sarcopenia. According to the study of this trial, it will provide evidence for Baduanjin to improve sarcopenia.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical trial registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ITMCTR2024000887.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2025.1757862","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,12]],"date-time":"2026-01-12T07:51:50Z","timestamp":1768204310000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Effect of Baduanjin exercise on sarcopenia in older adult patients: a multicenter, randomized controlled 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