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Effects of Sarcopenia on General Health Status in Elderly: a Population-based Study

NCT05918159 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 274

Last updated 2023-08-14

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Summary

This is a observational study, that aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia using European Wording Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) algorithm in a general elderly population in Algarve region (Portugal). Because muscle is metabolically active tissue, sarcopenia may also contribute to the development of some of the metabolic disorders associated with aging. However, the risk factors associated with sarcopenia are poorly understood. Thus, a cross-sectional survey of a sample of 274 elderly adults aged 60 or over, were included in the study. Correlations of sarcopenia with functional level, lipid and glycemic profile, nutritional and physical activity level, fall risk, quality of life, and self-reported comorbidities will be studied.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Sarcopenia Assessment

The prevalence of sarcopenia in a group of elderly people and its correlation with other health variables was determined.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • European Regional Development Fund

    collaborator OTHER

  • Universidade do Algarve

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sandra R Pais, PhD · Universidade do Algarve

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-05-14
Primary Completion
2023-02-20
Completion
2023-02-20

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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