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Calf Circumference Adjusted for Body Composition to Assess Muscle Mass

NCT06829004 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2025-02-17

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Muscle mass is a critical indicator for malnutrition and sarcopenia assessment. Anthropometric measurements like calf circumference (CC) could be a simple and cost-effective alternative when gold standard methods are not available. However, CC is probably less accurate for estimating muscle mass in female patients and patients with obesity. This study investigates whether adjusting CC using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) improves muscle mass estimation in patients with obesity. If validated, this correction method would serve as a simple clinical tool for muscle mass assessment.

Conditions

  • Muscle Mass
  • Obesity and Overweight

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Tartu

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Alastair Forbes, MD · University of Tartu

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-15
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2026-06-30

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