Muscle Mass Via UltraSound in Cirrhosis (MMUSCLE)
Recruiting
Observational Study
Sarcopenia
Cirrhosis
Malnutrition
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational cohort study is to learn about loss of muscle mass and muscle strength (sarcopenia) in patients with cirrhosis. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* what is the prevalence and development of sarcopenia in cirrhosis?
* what is the role of malnutrition? Participants will
* undergo a muscle ultrasound of the lower and upper limb muscles
* handgrip stren…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* diagnosis of cirrhosis and follow-up in the University Hospital of Antwerp
Exclusion Criteria:
* known patient will against participation in the study or against the measures applied in the study
* a decision made prior to inclusion to stop further treatment of the patient w…
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