Investigation of Inspiratory Muscle Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Sarcopenic Individuals

Completed

• Conditions: Geriatric Individuals
• Interventions: Other: Standart of care

• Registration Number: NCT06398704
• Lead Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Brief Summary

The aim of our study is to examine the effects of sarcopenia and dynapenia on inspiratory muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in geriatric individuals.

Detailed Description

Within the scope of the study, anterior thigh thicknesses of geriatric individuals will be evaluated by ultrasonography and individuals will be divided into 3 groups as dynapenic, sarcopenic and normal according to the ISarcoPRM algorithm, using the STAR method and Hand-grip. The Powerbreathe K5 device will be used to evaluate the inspiratory muscle strength of geriatric individuals in both groups, and the 2-minute step test will be used to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness. The study will be carried out with 100 geriatric individuals. As a result of the study, first the inspiratory muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness of sarcopenic, dynapenic and non-sarcopenic groups will be compared. Afterwards, the relationship between anterior thigh thickness and inspiratory muscle strength of all geriatric individuals participating in the study will be examined.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-28
• Study Start: 2024-04-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-01
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-03
• Primary Completion: 2024-06-20
• Study Completion: 2024-06-30
• Status Verified: 2024-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-16
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

• Getting a score between 24 and 30 on the Mini Mental State Assessment
• Ability to stand without assistance for at least 90 seconds

Exclusion Criteria

• Inability to communicate verbally
• Using a walking aid
• Older adults with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders, and/or congestive heart failure
• Older adults for whom exercise is not recommended

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Sarcopenia Group	Standart of care	Individuals with sarcopenia according to the ISarcoPRM algorithm using the STAR method and Hand-grip
Dinapenia Group	Standart of care	Individuals with dynapenia according to the ISarcoPRM algorithm using the STAR method and Hand-grip
Non-sarcopenia Group	Standart of care	Individuals with non-sarcopenia according to the ISarcoPRM algorithm using the STAR method and Hand-grip

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
2 Minute Step Test:	Baseline	The purpose of this test is to elevate the knees to the midpoint between the patella and the anterior-superior iliac crest. The 2 Minute Step Test is valid and reliable for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults.
Evaluation of Inspiratory Muscle Strength	Baseline	Powerbreathe K5 device was used to evaluate inspiratory muscle strength. This device is a portable, easy-to-use, accessible and reliable device used for both education and treatment purposes and evaluation purposes.
Ultrasonography Evaluation	Baseline	Anterior thigh muscle thickness will be measured to evaluate sarcopenia. The obtained value will be divided by the Body Mass Index. This evaluation method is referred to in the literature as the Sonographic T-high Adjustment Rate (STAR) method. Ultrasonographic measurements will be made by a physician with at least 10 years of experience in this field using linear probes.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Atılım University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey