Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Its Associated Factors in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Upper Egypt

Sponsor
Assiut University
Study ID
NCT07566520
Status
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
40 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

Osteoarthritis (OA) and sarcopenia are two highly prevalent, interconnected geriatric syndromes that often coexist, leading to a condition termed "osteosarcopenia". Globally, the pooled prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with knee OA is estimated at approximately 25.07%, significantly higher than in the general population.

Key Dates

First listed
May 5, 2026
Start date
May 31, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2027
Completion
Jul 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
224 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
    Adults aged 40 years and older diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria attending the Assiut University Trauma Hospital.

Primary Outcome Measure

Prevalence of sarcopenia in knee osteoarthritis patients [ Time Frame: at baseline ]

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