Checking muscle loss using a leg measurement and body scan
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares a simple calf measurement with a body scan (X-ray–based scan) to help diagnose sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle strength. It may help your care team decide on the best way to recognize muscle loss early during hospitalization and follow-up.
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Who can take part
- Be 75 years or older
- Be currently hospitalized (medical ward, follow-up care, or rehabilitation) at the Hospital Center of Orléans
- Have signs of not getting enough nutrition that doctors think may be causing problems
- Have reduced muscle strength (as noted by the care team)
- Be able and willing to do the X-ray–based scan (DXA), including being able to sit/lie safely for the test
- Not have certain other undernutrition markers (like very low BMI or significant recent weight loss)
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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