sarcopenia Sarcopenia, Frailty, locomotive syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasonography
Sponsors
Matsui Yasumoto
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Those who can walk by themselves (even with sticks or walker) Informed-consent has been obtained
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: who have evident paralysis diseases in which limb function declines progressively such as Parkinson's disease Dementia or severe higher brain dysfunction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle mass, muscle quality (Ultrasonography and CT image at the same cross section) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle mass measured by DXA and BIA muscle strength of grip and length walking speed one leg standing time 5 times chair rise Locomo stage tests (standing up test, 2step test) TUG (Timed Up & Test) | — |
Contacts
Public ContactYasumoto Matsui
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Outcome results
None listed