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Muscle Strength Asymmetry In Sarkopenic And Non-sarcopenic Older Adults

NCT07414888 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 140

Last updated 2026-03-05

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Summary

The purpose of this observational study is to examine whether differences in muscle strength between the dominant and non-dominant sides of the body are associated with sarcopenia in older adults. The study will include adults aged 65 years and older with and without sarcopenia. Muscle strength will be measured on both sides of the body using handgrip strength as well as strength measurements of the biceps (upper arm muscle) and quadriceps (thigh muscle). The difference in strength between the dominant and non-dominant sides will be calculated and compared between participants with sarcopenia and those without sarcopenia.

The main question it aims to answers are:

* Do older adults with sarcopenia have larger differences in muscle strength between the two sides of the body compared with those without sarcopenia?
* Can differences in arm and leg muscle strength help identify older adults who may be at higher risk of sarcopenia?

Conditions

  • Sarcopenia in Elderly

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • tugba aydın, Associate Professor · Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-12
Primary Completion
2026-03-31
Completion
2026-03-12

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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