Is There an Association Between Quadriceps Strength and Different Markers of Fragility in Patient… (NCT06133127) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Is There an Association Between Quadriceps Strength and Different Markers of Fragility in Patients With Cirrhosis?
France60 participantsStarted 2023-11-20
Plain-language summary
Physical frailty and malnutrition are important factors in morbidity and mortality in patients with cirrhosis. No study has assessed the validity of Liver Frailty Index (LFI) against reference measures such as maximal lower limb strength.
Main objective: To assess the association between LFI score and isometric maximal lower limb strength (quadriceps) in patients with cirrhosis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
SUBJECT :
* with a diagnosis of liver cirrhosis (regardless of cirrhosis stage and etiology)
* under the care of a physician practising in the University Hospital Estaing in Clermont-Ferrand
* affiliated to the french social security system
Exclusion Criteria:
SUBJECT:
* with hepatocellular carcinoma
* with HIV infection
* with hepatic encephalopathy grade ≥ 2
* with cognitive dysfunction
* with contraindication for physical activity
* with knee pain/knee disorders
* pregnant or breastfeeding
* under protective supervision (guardianship, curatorship, protection of the court)
Inclusion Criteria for healthy volonteers:
* male subjects aged 52 to 62
* female subjects aged 42 to 60
* BMI between 20 and 30 kg/m2
* no musculoskeletal problems limiting physical activity
* level of physical activity \< 3 hours per week
* affiliated to the french social security system
Exclusion Criteria for healthy volonteers:
* medical or surgical history deemed incompatible with the trial by the investigator
* simultaneous participation in a trial involving a drug or medical device, or period of exclusion from such a trial
* participants protected by law (under guardianship, conservatorship, or protection of the court)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.