Clinical trial

Calf Circumference Adjusted for Body Composition to Assess Muscle Mass

Opening soon · Not applicable · 0 countries · Registry ID NCT06829004

Opening soonNot applicableObservational

What this study is about

Muscle mass is a critical indicator for malnutrition and sarcopenia assessment. Anthropometric measurements like calf circumference (CC) could be a simple and cost-effective alternative when gold standard methods are not available. However, CC is probably less accurate for estimating muscle mass in female patients and patients with obesity. This study investigates whether adjusting CC using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) improves muscle mass estimation in patients with obesity. If validated, this correction method would serve as a simple clinical tool for muscle mass assessment.

A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.

Basic eligibility

Age18 Years to Not listed

SexAll

Healthy volunteersNot accepted

ConditionMuscle Mass, Obesity and Overweight

Full registry criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Booked to undergo bone density scanning (DEXA) at Tartu University Hospital Exclusion Criteria: Isolation for infectious disease Pregnancy and lactation Unable to understand or follow study protocol

Treatments and study arms

The registry does not list a named intervention.

Primary outcomes

Accuracy of corrected calf circumference in estimating muscle mass15 months

Accuracy of corrected calf circumference in estimating muscle mass in comparison to densitometry (DEXA) used as a gold standard

Study locations

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