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NCT Number: NCT01820988

MaSS - Maastricht Sarcopenia Study

The objective of this cross-sectional study is to obtain insight in the characteristics (nutritional status and level of physical activity) of sarcopenic compared to non-sarcopenic community-dwelling older people. There is one measurement moment and measurements will take place at the participant's home.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

65 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Maastricht University

Maastricht, Netherlands

About this study

  • Characterization of sarcopenic older people (demographics, nutritional status, level of physical activity)
  • Prevalence rates of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people in the Netherlands
  • Insight in differences and/or overlap between sarcopenia versus frailty
  • Insight in the impact of sarcopenia on economic outcomes

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • ≥ 65 years old
  • Have given informed consent
  • Understand Dutch language
  • Able to perform a walk test

Exclusion criteria

  • Older people living in a nursing home
  • Older people with active rheumatoid arthritis, post stroke status with evident lingering symptoms (paralysis, loss of motor functions), diseases of the nervous system like Parkinson and MS, active angina pectoris, dementia
  • Older people in a wheelchair, with ICD or pacemaker

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean difference in nutritional status and level of physical activity of sarcopenic participants vs. non-sarcopenic participants, as a measure of a Food Frequency Questionnaire and Mini-Nutritional Assessment Tool and Minnesota questionnaire

    Time frame: 1 home visit

Secondary outcomes

  1. Prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people

    Time frame: 1 home visit

  2. Number of sarcopenic participants with frailty as a measure of the FRAIL scale and Fried criteria

    Time frame: 1 home visit

  3. Health care costs by sarcopenic vs. non-sarcopenic participants, measured by health care use

    Time frame: 1 home visit

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maastricht University Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

  • Nutricia Research Fundation

Registry information

Official study title

Cross-sectional Study on the Identification and Characterization of Community-dwelling Older People With Sarcopenia

Acronym: MaSS

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2015
First posted
Mar 29, 2013
Registry last updated
Jan 20, 2016

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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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