Age-related loss of muscle mass and function - Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universiteit Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects will be included if they are >= 65 years old, have given informed consent, understand Dutch language and are able to perform a walk test. Subjects from both sexes will be included; no specific distribution is needed.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Active rheumathoid 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 Older people with ICD or pacemaker Older people unable to perform the tests, as judged by the investigator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The feasibility of a set of tools to measure sarcopenia and its characteristics. Sarcopenia is defined as low muscle mass in combination with low muscle strength and/or low physical performance. Feasiblity includes among others the time span of the testprocedure and the do-ability of the tests (cut-off: 1/3 of the participants indicates problems/negative attitude). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nutritional status, level of physical activity, frailty, activities of daily living, quality of life and health care costs, feasibility. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed