Testing ways to diagnose muscle loss in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks for the best ways to detect sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle strength and mass, in older people in a hospital or care setting. It may help doctors spot muscle problems earlier so they can plan better care.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 65 years old
- Be newly admitted for the study at the UAFP
- Be able to give written consent (you or your legal representative)
- Not have a pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator
- Not be very sick right now (no acute sepsis or severe fluid overload)
- Have enough health to reasonably expect more than 3 months of life
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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