Transfusion dependent thalassemias Sarcopenia Osteopenia and osteoporosis Transfusion dependent thalassemias Sarcopenia Osteopenia and osteoporosis Dietary supplementation Resistance exercise Resistact
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed transfusion dependent thalassemia Diagnosed sarcopenia according to criteria of Asian working group on sarcopenia 2019 Age >= 18 years New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class I
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: not willing to or unable to complete the project for the full 6 month period pregnancy co-morbidites with heart , lung , liver , kidney disease which is not suitable to receive dietary supplementation and resistance exercise program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| muscle mass 6 months BMD ,muscle strength 6 months hand grip strength ,physical functions 6 months 6-meter walk test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life 6 months SarQol score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Internal medicine department , Faculty of medicine Chulalongkorn university