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NCT Number: NCT06122818

Evaluation of Sarcopenia in Patients Receiving Home Health Care

The aim in the study is to evaluate the presence of sarcopenia in patients receiving home health care; To evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia and age, disease duration, and cause of immobility. In the literature review, a limited number of studies evaluating sarcopenia in home health patients were found.

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Key information

Conditions

Sarcopenia Atrophy Home Health Care Muscular Atrophy Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34192, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Home Health Service is the provision of health services needed by immobile and chronic disease patients in the home environment. The purpose of this service is not to diagnose the patient, but rather to follow up, implement and educate the treatment of the diagnosed patient.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the presence of sarcopenia in patients receiving home health care; To evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia and age, disease duration, and cause of immobility. In the literature review, a limited number of studies evaluating sarcopenia in home health patients were found.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Receiving home health care
  • Being at the mental and physical activity level to be able to perform and complete the tests
  • Being 18-85 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who cannot cooperate

Treatment and study plan

Immobile patients receiving home health care

Other

Demographic characteristics, duration of immobility, sarcopenia presence, thigh circumference , Hand grip strength , bioelectrical impedance analysis

Primary outcomes

  1. handgrip strength

    Time frame: three months

    Handgrip strength will be measured using a hand grip dynamometer. Measurements will be taken 3 times in a sitting position with the elbow flexed to 90° and the wrist in neutral position. The measured maximal grip strength will be recorded as hand grip strength. The measurement will be repeated 3 months after the first measurement

  2. calf circumference

    Time frame: three months

    Calf circumference is an anthropometric measurement that indicates fat free muscle mass and has been considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) the most sensitive index for evaluating the decrease in muscle mass. Calf circumference will be measured with an elastic band over the subject's right leg, both sitting and standing. The measurement will be repeated 3 months after the first measurement

  3. Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Time frame: three months

    BMI will be calculated as weight (kg) divided by height2 (m2). The measurement will be repeated 3 months after the first measurement

  4. Skeletal muscle mass

    Time frame: three months

    Skeletal muscle mass will be evaluated using a multi-frequency body composition analysis device. The measurement will be repeated 3 months after the first measurement

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Nov 8, 2023
Registry last updated
Nov 20, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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