Screening Tool for Malnutrition, Sarcopenia, and Cachexia (NCT06516367) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Screening Tool for Malnutrition, Sarcopenia, and Cachexia
Egypt300 participantsStarted 2023-06-01
Plain-language summary
There is an accumulating evidence of the overlap and frequent co-occurrence of twasting conditions in older adults. Those conditions include malnutrition, sarcopenia, and cachexia, Therefore , a tool capable of simultaneously screening for all three conditions is imperative. In this study, we developed and validated a new tool for the simultaneous screening of muscle wasting diseases in older adults. The diagnostic accuracy of the new tool was compared to other validated screening tools including the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF), the Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ), and the Simple Questionnaire to Rapidly Diagnose Sarcopenia (SARC-F).
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants Aged 65 years and older, who agree to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with critical illness.
* Patients with severe cognitive, hearing or visual impairment hindering proper communication
* Patients with physical disability that interfere with physical performance assessment or hand grip measurement
* Patient with any contraindication of to the use of BIA) e.g. presence of a pacemaker, other implanted electrical devices, or metal implants, volume overload
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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reliability of a new tool for the simultaneous screening of muscle wasting diseases in older adults
Timeframe: 10 months
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validity of a new tool for the simultaneous screening of muscle wasting diseases in older adults