Localized Bioimpedance Analysis: a new approach for diagnosis in muscle injuries – A comparative study with Ultrasound.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00037871

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-25

Start date

2026-04-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

M00-M99

Interventions

Group 1: This observational study involves a single-point assessment of patients with acute muscle injuries. Following clinical diagnosis via musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK-US), localized bioelectric

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with sports-related muscle injury seeking medical assistance. Age between 18 and 40 years (tissue changes such as dehydration may influence L-BIA). Muscle injuries of the lower extremities (most common locations, easier to compare with the contralateral leg, standardized measurement procedure available).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Additional orthopedic injuries in the affected leg. Metabolic and/or systemic diseases that influence fluid balance. Patients who are unable to undergo L-BIA measurement within 24 hours after US-MSK diagnosis.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the diagnostic capacity of L-BIA as a supportive tool for the diagnosis of muscle injuries.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess its clinical utility and impact on decision-making in muscle injuries.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactDiana Jedlicka

Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Sporthochschule Köln

sportmedizin@dshs-koeln.de+49 221 4982-5270

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026