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Sarcopenia is one of the main problems in the elderly population. However, its diagnostic criteria have not yet been studied in two specific populations, namely institutionalized older adults in nursing homes vs community-dwelling older adults. So this will be the objective of the study. An observational study is being conducted to analyze how these diagnostic criteria relate to each other and to find possible associations.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| This group includes institutionalized older adults aged 60 and over. | |||
| This group includes community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and over. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Hand grip strenght | The researchers used the JAMAR dynamometer | Once at the baseline |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Muscular mass / appendicular skeletal mass (ASM) | The researchers used bioimpedance analysis with Tanita MC780-S MA Multifrequency. | Once at the baseline |
| Physical performance | The researchers used the scale: "Short Physical Performance Battery" (SPPB), |
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The study will include two groups: one group of institutionalized older adults in nursing homes with clinical sospicius of sarcopenia and another group of community-dwelling older adults apparently healthy.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Luis Espejo-Antunez | University of Extremadura | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Universidad de Extremadura | Badajoz | Badajoz | 06006 | Spain |
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| Once at the baseline |
| Physical performance 2 | The researchers used the test: "Timed Up and Go" (TUG) | Once at the baseline |