Status:
COMPLETED
Performance Indicators of the SARC-F Questionnaire in Acute Care
Lead Sponsor:
Brugmann University Hospital
Conditions:
Sarcopenia
Sensitivity
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The study applies the Sluggishness, Assistance in walking, Rising from a chair, Climb stairs, Falls (SARC-F) questionnaire in older patients hospitalized in an acute care geriatric unit and aims to de...
Detailed Description
Sarcopenia is an age-related disease associated with health adverse outcomes, i.e. higher risk of mobility limitation, falls, fractures, mortality, and lower quality of life. The European Working Grou...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged 65 and over
- Hospitalized in an acute care geriatric unit due to acute health issues or acute medical conditions
- With SARC-F, hand-grip strength and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry administered during hospital admission
Exclusion
- SARC-F unavailable
- Unwilling to collaborate in the sarcopenia assessment
- Unwilling to sign the informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 11 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
105 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04757454
Start Date
September 1 2019
End Date
November 11 2020
Last Update
February 17 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Brugmann university hospital
Brussels, Belgium, 1020