Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluating SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and Calf Circumference as Diagnostic Tools for Sarcopenia in Thai Older Adults: Results From a Nationwide Study

Lead Sponsor:

Siriraj Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Research Council of Thailand

Conditions:

Sarcopenia

Diagnosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Brief Summary

As the elderly population grows, musculoskeletal disorders, including sarcopenia, have become a critical area of study due to their association with falls and fractures. Sarcopenia, characterized by d...

Detailed Description

The data utilized in this analysis were derived from the Thai Musculoskeletal Diseases Nationwide Study. This cross-sectional study targeted Thai adults aged 60 years and older, conducted between Marc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Thai adults aged 60 years and older

Exclusion

  • missing data on SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and calf circumference
  • unable to walk independently
  • bedridden individuals
  • neuromuscular disorders or severe comorbidities that could impair their ability to perform performance-based tests

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

2543 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06558617

Start Date

March 1 2021

End Date

August 31 2022

Last Update

August 20 2024

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Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand, 10700