Geneva, Oct. 9 -- International Clinical Trials Registry received information related to the study (ISRCTN85256968) titled 'Sarcopenia and diabetes in elderly adults with type 2 diabetes' on Oct. 2.
Study Type: Observational
Study Design:
Cross sectional study
Primary Sponsor: Ambrosiana Nursing Home in Cesano Boscone, Piazza Monsignor Moneta
Condition:
Sarcopenia in diabetic patients
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Intervention:
An observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study. Patient data will be extracted from the diabetes medical records held at the center:
Initial functional assessment through two fundamental tests:
1. Handgrip test (manual grip strength): pathological if <32 kg in men and <19 kg in women
2. Chair Stand Tes...