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Evaluation of Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Led by Sakarya University · Updated on 2026-03-02
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
55 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the validity of ultrasonographic muscle measurements in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Sarcopenia is commonly assessed using computed tomography (CT)-based skeletal muscle area measurements at the L3 vertebral level, which are considered a gold standard method. However, CT is not always feasible due to radiation exposure and accessibility limitations. In this study, muscle strength will be assessed using handgrip dynamometry, and muscle mass will be evaluated using ultrasonography of selected skeletal muscles. In patients with available recent abdominal CT imaging, L3 skeletal muscle area will be recorded. The primary objective is to compare ultrasonographic muscle measurements with CT-based assessments and to evaluate the agreement between these methods. This study aims to determine whether ultrasonography can serve as a practical and reliable alternative tool for muscle mass evaluation in patients with IBD.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluation of Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
- Ability to provide written informed consent
- Ability to undergo muscle ultrasound and handgrip strength testing
- Availability of abdominal CT scan performed within the previous 6 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Known neuromuscular disorders or primary muscle diseases
- Major orthopedic conditions affecting muscle strength assessment
- Pregnancy
- Abdominal wall defects or conditions interfering with ultrasound assessment
- Incomplete clinical or imaging data
- Any condition preventing reliable ultrasound or handgrip measurement
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Training and Research Hospital
Sakarya, Adapazarı, Turkey (Türkiye), 54290
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Research Team
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Yunus Günegül
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Number of Arms
1
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