Status:
COMPLETED
Study of the Association of Muscle Strength, Balance and Other Factors With Vitamin Levels Among Elderly Diabetics
Lead Sponsor:
SingHealth Polyclinics
Conditions:
Muscle Strength
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause severe problems with the blood, nerves, brain and psychological well-being. Ironically, our modern methods for the control of diabetes mellitus can actually contribute...
Detailed Description
Singapore is a fast-aging Nation. A national survey of senior citizens in 2005 projected that the prevalence of persons \>65 yrs. in Singapore will increase from 7.3% in 2000 to 18.7% in 2030. Moreove...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All Diabetic Adults \> 65 years old who have been on follow-up at the Polyclinic for \> 1 year; with Informed Consent.
Exclusion
- Patients not fitting the Eligibility Criteria
- Inability to walk despite assistive devices because of musculoskeletal disorders \&/or
- Acute or Terminal Illness \&/or
- Documented severe Disorders of the central nervous system (e.g. major stroke, Parkinson disease, dementia \& severe visual impairment) however a subject with a previous history of stroke could be included provided he/she had recovered with no cognitive impairment or other residual effects that would affect the study results.
- Inability to understand spoken questions \&/or commands
- Failure to give or withdrawal of Informed Consent
- Patients not fitting the Eligibility Criteria
- Patients who are part of the Family Physician Clinic (FPC), thus avoiding conflict of interest.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03376490
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
August 31 2014
Last Update
December 19 2017
Active Locations (1)
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SingHealth Polyclinics - Marine Parade Polyclinic
Singapore, Singapore, 440080