Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Patients Admitted to a Swiss University Department of Geriatric Medicine

University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER1 site in 1 country350 target enrollmentSeptember 10, 2019

ConditionsSarcopenia

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Sarcopenia
Sponsor: University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER
Enrollment: 350
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Presence of Sarcopenia (yes/no)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 6 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

To assess the prevalence of sarcopenia among inpatients on acute geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation wards of a Swiss university department of geriatric medicine using the most recent diagnosis definitions from european guidelines.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 10, 2019

End Date

October 30, 2019

Last Updated

6 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•All patients \>65 years old admitted to acute geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation at the study site

Exclusion Criteria

•Lack of informed written consent
•Implanted defibrillation device
•Acute Sepsis, severe volume overload or dehydration
•Life expectancy of \< 3 months according to treating physician
•Unremovable bandages
•Patients in isolation rooms on the ward
•Measurement is not possible due to organizational reasons
•Inability to follow the procedures, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Presence of Sarcopenia (yes/no)

Time Frame: Baseline

Using EWGSOP2 cut-off points

Muscle quantity, measured by Body Impedance Analysis (kg)

Time Frame: Baseline

Gait Speed (m/s)

Time Frame: Baseline

Timed up and go Test (s)

Time Frame: Baseline

Hand Grip Strength (kPa)

Time Frame: Baseline

Secondary Outcomes

Mini Mental Status (Score range from 0 to 30 Points; higher scores reflect better cognitive status)(Baseline)
Calf and Mid-upper arm Circumference (cm)(Baseline)
Nutritional risk Screening (Score range from 0 to 7 Points; higher scores reflect higher risk of malnutrition)(Baseline)
Body Mass Index (kg/m^2)(Baseline)
Geriatric Depression Scale short version (Score range from 0 to 6 Points; higher scores reflect higher risk of depression)(Baseline)
Functional Independence Measure at Admission (Score range from 18 to 126 Points; higher scores reflect better functionality)(Baseline)