U.S., March 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07454759) titled 'Acute Sarcopenia in Hospitalized Older Adults' on Feb. 25.
Brief Summary: Acute sarcopenia is a rapid decline in muscle mass and function occurring within 28 days of a major stressor, such as hospitalization, infection, or surgery. It is frequent but often underdiagnosed in older adult. Current standard of care lacks systematic strategies for its early detection and risk stratification. This study therefore proposes to combine established clinical and instrumental assessments (handgrip dynamometry, bioelectrical impedance analysis, ultrasound of the anterior thigh) to better characterize the risk factors, and outcomes of acute sarco...