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NCT Number: NCT04146844

Prevalence of Two Major Geriatric Syndromes: Sarcopenia and Frailty

Sarcopenia and frailty are two major syndromes in older adults. They are shown to be associated with low levels of functioning and higher rates of morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aim to report the prevalence of sarcopenia and frailty by using simple assessment methods such as SARC-F and FRAIL, respectively.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Umraniye Education and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34722, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being at the age of 65 or older

Exclusion criteria

  • <24 points on Mini-Mental State Examination
  • 12 points or higher on Geriatric Depression Scale

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. SARC-F

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    SARC-F is a rapid tool to assess sarcopenia in elderly. It is considered indicative sign of sarcopenia if the person scores 4 points or higher out of 10 points.

  2. FRAIL

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    The FRAIL scale (Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses, & Loss of Weight) is a simple questionnaire of frailty syndrome for older adults. If a patient scores 3-5 points over a total score of 5 points in the FRAIL, he is considered as frail.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Study of Osteoporotic Fracture (SOF) Criteria for Frailty

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    SOF is another index for measuring frailty. 2 or 3 points out of 3 points are considered as cut-off points for frailty.

  2. Charlson Comorbidity Index

    Time frame: 5-10 minutes

    For comorbidity assessment

  3. Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA)

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    For the assessment of physical activity level

  4. Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    Assessment of nutritional status

  5. Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    Assessment of activities of daily living

  6. Lawton -Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    Instrumental activities of daily living assessment

  7. Mini-Mental State Examination

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Mini-Mental State Examination

  8. Blood Sample Analysis

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    A blood sample analysis will be performed to investigate the relationship between blood parameters, sarcopenia and frailty.

  9. Geriatric Depression Scale- Short Form

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    Assessment of depression

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Goztepe Training and Research Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medeniyet University
  • Umraniye Education and Research Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Prevalence of Two Major Geriatric Syndromes in Community- Dwelling Older Adults: Sarcopenia and Frailty

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Oct 31, 2019
Registry last updated
May 10, 2021

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