A Proposed Clinical Screening Tool for Sarcopenia among Elderly Population Visiting the Out Patient Department of Tertiary Care Hospital
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 200
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Sarc-F questionnaire
Study Overview
Brief Summary
•TITLE OF THE PROPOSAL
A proposed clinical screening tool for sarcopenia among elderly population visiting the outpatient department of tertiary care hospital
•AIM OF THE STUDY:
To identify sarcopenia among community dwelling older adults using a simple screening tool.
•OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
To evaluate the diagnostic ability of the SARC-Calf+AC tool in identifying sarcopenia in people visiting outpatient department.
•PROCEDURE:
Subject with gradual loss of muscle mass, strength and function are recruited for study. Demographic survey (name, age, gender, height, weight, BMI, comorbidities and diagnosis) are collected. To screen the patients for sarcopenia SARC-F questionnaire is used. If the score is >4, it indicates the presence of sarcopenia. Along with SARC-F questionnaire patient’s arm and calf girth is measured to produce more specific diagnosis. Questionnaire include difficulties in daily activities and girth measurement through inch tape.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 60.00 Year(s) to 95.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •1.Adult above 60 years of both gender with symptomatic loss of muscle mass, strength and function.
- •2.Patients who have sufficient cognition and communication skills to understand the nature of study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •1.Acute and chronic cardiac and pulmonary problem.
- •2.Recent musculoskeletal upper and lower extremities injury.
- •3.Upper and lower limb oedema 4.Cognitively impaired.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Sarc-F questionnaire
Time Frame: At baseline
Sarc Calf and Arm circumference
Time Frame: At baseline
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported