U.S., Aug. 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07764172) titled 'Sarcopenia in Acute Ischemic Stroke' on Aug. 04.
Brief Summary: The objective of this observational study is to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients aged 50 years and older with acute ischemic stroke, to characterize its trajectory during the acute phase using instrumental verification and functional-cognitive assessments, and to evaluate its impact on functional outcome at three months. The main research question is:
Is the presence of sarcopenia at admission associated with less favorable stroke outcomes, including higher rates of complications and mortality?
Participants receiving standard medical care for acute i...