Validation of a Screening Test for Sarcopenia in Older People

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Sarcopenia

• Registration Number: NCT03196622
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Brief Summary

Identify the threshold which the handgrip strenght can be used as a screening test of sarcopenia.

Handgrip strenght can be used in daily clinical practice to screen patients having sarcopenia to improve treatment and quality of life.

Detailed Description

A cross-sectional multicentre study will be performed in hospital and retirement houses on patients ages 75 years old or more.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2017-06
• Study First Submitted: 2017-06-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-06-21
• Study First Posted: 2017-06-23
• Study Start: 2017-07-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-07-25
• Last Update Posted: 2017-07-27
• Primary Completion: 2018-12
• Study Completion: 2019-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1300

Inclusion Criteria

• ≥ 75 years old

Exclusion Criteria

• Palliative care,
• Protection of vulnerable adults

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Handgrip test could be used as a screening test of sarcopenia	at day 1

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU de Clermont-Ferrand; 🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France