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Assessment of Body Composition and Physical Function
NCT05784571 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength or physical function, naturally occurs in aging. In sarcopenic obesity, growth of muscle mass and increments in strength do not parallel weight gain, and places older adults at increased risk of falls, fractures, physical disability, frailty, and mortality from too low muscle strength relative to body size. The goal of the study is to assess body composition and physical function in older adults with obesity.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Body Composition Assessment
- OTHER Modified Physical Performance Test
- OTHER Hand grip strength
- OTHER 6-minute walk test
- PROCEDURE Measurement of blood glucose and insulin
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-03-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-06-01 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05784571
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05784571 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which has 142 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Body Composition appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Body Composition Assessment is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05784571 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Louisiana. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05784571 about?
NCT05784571 is a clinical study titled "Assessment of Body Composition and Physical Function". Sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength or physical function, naturally occurs in aging. In sarcopenic obesity, growth of muscle mass and increments in strength do not parallel weight gain, and places older adults at increased risk of falls, fractures, physical disability, frailty,...
What is the current status of trial NCT05784571?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2023-03-13. Estimated completion is 2023-06-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05784571 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Body Composition, Physical Function. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05784571?
The interventions under investigation include: Body Composition Assessment (OTHER), Modified Physical Performance Test (OTHER), Hand grip strength (OTHER), 6-minute walk test (OTHER), Measurement of blood glucose and insulin (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05784571?
This trial is sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which has 142 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05784571 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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