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Association between Sarcopenia and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Recruiting
Conditions
on-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming more common in the general population around the world, especially in Asia. Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs over time. Several studies have reported that sarcopenia is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in the general population. However, studies have investigated the association between sarcopenia and NAFLD in individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is limited
NAFLD, sarcopenia, low muscle mass, low muscle function, low muscle power, low handgrip, low gait speed, type 2 DM
Registration Number
TCTR20220405005
Lead Sponsor
Thai Association for the Study of the Liver (THASL)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
641
Inclusion Criteria

Age more than 18 years old with type 2 diabetes mellitus from the outpatient clinic at Siriraj hospital

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, metabolic liver disease, autoimmune liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma
Patients with pregnancy
Patients with significant alcohol consumption
Patients with malignancy
Patients with disability

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Presence of NAFLD at time of investigation CAP
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Severity of NAFLD at time of investigation TE, FAST score
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