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Investigation of Respiratory Muscle Sarcopenia in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Led by Selcuk University · Updated on 2024-09-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study was to investigate respiratory muscle sarcopenia in individuals with systemic sclerosis. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the prevalence of respiratory muscle sarcopenia in patients with systemic sclerosis? Participants body composition (bioelectrical impedance), hand grip strength (hand dynanometer), physical performance tests (5 repetition sit-and-stand test, 4-meter walk test, Timed up-and-go test) and respiratory muscle strength were evaluated.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigation of Respiratory Muscle Sarcopenia in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between 18 and 75 years old
- Diagnosed with systemic sclerosis according to 2013 ACR/EULAR classification criteria
- Be clinically stable
- Able to perform and cooperate with the tests (visual, cognitive, cooperative ability)
You will not qualify if you...
- Have neurological or musculoskeletal problems affecting function
- Have severe joint contracture or painful ulcers that affect muscle strength measurement or walking
- Have severe infection or sepsis
- Have a known additional rheumatologic disease
- Have any stage of cancer
- Be pregnant or breastfeeding
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Selcuk University
Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey (Türkiye), 42250
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Research Team
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Yasemin GEDIKLI, MSc in PT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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