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NCT02319850 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Muscle Ultrasound for Sarcopenia Leading to Early Detection
A clinical trial, sponsored by George Washington University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 34
- Enrollment target
NCT02319850 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by George Washington University. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants.
The verdict
NCT02319850 has completed, sponsored by George Washington University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 34 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Sarcopenia is an age-related loss of muscle mass that may affect over 25% of individuals over the age of 60 and results in a 3 to 4 times increased likelihood of developing a disability. Despite these observations, sarcopenia is rarely subject to a systematic screening process as a part of customary geriatric care. Furthermore, when lean body mass (LBM) is measured via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in older adults, it is typically within a reactive, hospital-based, model of healthcare where muscle wasting is only assessed after a loss of functional independence. The investigators propose an affordable, portable screening method with ultrasound imaging to be performed in primary care settings. The investigators long term goal is to identify individuals at risk, and intervene with treatments that may prevent the onset of debilitating loss of muscle function in the elderly.
Interventions
- RADIATION DXA scanning
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02319850
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02319850 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is George Washington University, which has 133 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which DXA scanning is the first listed.
NCT02319850 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02319850 about?
NCT02319850 is a clinical study titled "Muscle Ultrasound for Sarcopenia Leading to Early Detection". Sarcopenia is an age-related loss of muscle mass that may affect over 25% of individuals over the age of 60 and results in a 3 to 4 times increased likelihood of developing a disability. Despite these observations, sarcopenia is rarely subject to a systematic screening process as a part of customary...
What is the current status of trial NCT02319850?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2014-02. Estimated completion is 2015-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02319850?
The interventions under investigation include: DXA scanning (RADIATION).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02319850?
This trial is sponsored by George Washington University, which has 133 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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