Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All the subjects are older than 20 year-old and be able to communicate in Mandarin verbally.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: We will exclude those with unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction within 6 months, severe anemia (Hb 190mmHg, active inflammation/infection, malignancy, autoimmune diseases, emotional instability, musculoskeletal disability, poorly controlled blood glucose or parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, uncontrolled cardiac failure or respiratory problems, prior month hospitalization.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| bone mineral density/ DEXA for skeletal muscle; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Cardinal Tien Hospital