CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Physical Performance in Old Adults With Sarcopenic Obesity

Italy80 participantsStarted 2023-04-21

Plain-language summary

The primary objectives of the present study are to estimate the sarcopenic proportion in a cohort of obese older subjects who have been hospitalized. The secondary objective is to individuate several clinical variables that differ between the sarcopenic obese patient and the not sarcopenic obese patient.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * obese patients (BMI \> 35), * both genders * age \> 60 years * hospitalization at San Giuseppe Hospital, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo (VB), Italy for a multidisciplinary 3-week body weight reduction program Exclusion Criteria: * obese patients with BMI \< 35 * age \< 60 years

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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.

What they're measuring

Fat free mass

Timeframe: Baseline

Evaluation of lower limb muscle strength

Timeframe: Baseline

Senior Fitness Test (SFT)

Timeframe: Baseline

Physical performance test (PPT)

Timeframe: Baseline

Fat mass

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06299241

SponsorIstituto Auxologico Italiano

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.