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

NCT06558617 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 2543

Last updated 2024-08-20

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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 decreased muscle mass, is prevalent among older adults and poses a significant risk for falls. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the SARC-F and SARC-CalF questionnaires, along with calf circumference measurements, in screening for sarcopenia among Thai community-dwelling older adults, following the Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria.

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

SARC-F Questionnaire

The SARC-F scale consists of five components: strength, walking assistance, rising from a chair, stair climbing, and falls. These elements were selected to reflect changes in health status related to the effects of sarcopenia. Scores on the SARC-F scale range from 0 to 10, composed of five domains, assesses strength, walking assistance, raising from a chair, stair climbing and falls. Each domain score ranges from 0-2. A SARC-F score of ≥4 was considered abnormal. The Thai-version SARC-F questionnaire has been validated in Thai older adults.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Calf Circumference Measurement

Calf circumference was measured using a nonelastic tape measure while the participant was standing with relaxed legs. The tape was placed snugly and flat around the widest part of the calf, parallel to the floor. According to the AWGS 2019 criteria, calf circumferences were considered abnormal if they were less than 34 cm for males and less than 33 cm for females.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

SARC-CalF Questionnaire

This questionnaire integrates the SARC-F and calf circumference as a trigger for case finding. If the calf circumference is below the cut-off value, 10 points are added to the SARC-F score for evaluation. The SARC-CalF score ranges from 0 to 20, with a score of ≥11 considered abnormal for sarcopenia screening.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Research Council of Thailand

    collaborator OTHER_GOV

  • Siriraj Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Apichat Asavamongkolkul, MD · Siriraj Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-03-01
Primary Completion
2022-08-31
Completion
2022-08-31

Countries

  • Thailand

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