Clinical Relevance of Ultrasound-based Intramuscular Fat Infiltration Assessment in Hospitalized Older Adults (FATUS-OLD)
Recruiting
Observational Study
Physical Performance Decline in Older Adults
Sarcopenia
Muscle Fat Infiltration
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
- 75 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 115 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Sarcopenia in older adults is associated not only with loss of muscle mass but also with deterioration of muscle quality, particularly intramuscular fat infiltration. While muscle mass is commonly assessed, muscle quality remains insufficiently explored in routine clinical practice.
The FATUS-OLD study aims to evaluate the clinical relevance of a novel ultrasound-based multiparametric approach to…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 75 years
* Hospitalized in rehabilitation day-hospital program
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Moderate to severe neurocognitive disorders
* Inability to comply with study procedures
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