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Evaluation of Sarcopenia and Related Factors in Patients Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis
Led by Ankara City Hospital Bilkent · Updated on 2024-05-31
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
61 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the study is identify the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Furthermore, we aimed to investigate the predictive contribution of USG in diagnosing sarcopenia by assessing the thickness of the rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, and quadriceps muscles in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluation of Sarcopenia and Related Factors in Patients Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis according to CASPAR criteria at least 1 year ago
- Between 18 and 65 years old
- Normal cognitive functions
- Agrees to participate in the study
- No changes in medical treatment for psoriatic arthritis in the last 3 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Neurological diseases
- Hip dysplasia
- Upper and lower extremity deformities
- Upper and lower extremity joint arthroplasty
- Arthritis and deformities in the hands
- Lumbar stabilization
- Cognitive impairment preventing participation in the study
- Body weight beyond the device's measurement capacity
- Does not agree to participate in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy an Rehabilitation Hospital
Ankara, Bilkent-Cankaya, Turkey (Türkiye), 06800
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Research Team
T
Tuba Güler, Assoc Prof
CONTACT
G
Gonca Canan Dogan Tosun, Medical Doctor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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