Prevalence of Two Major Geriatric Syndromes: Sarcopenia and Frailty

Goztepe Training and Research Hospital500 enrolled

Overview

Sarcopenia and frailty are two major syndromes in older adults. They are shown to be associated with low levels of functioning and higher rates of morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aim to report the prevalence of sarcopenia and frailty by using simple assessment methods such as SARC-F and FRAIL, respectively.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

500

Conditions

Sarcopenia Frailty Frailty Syndrome

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being at the age of 65 or older Exclusion Criteria: * \<24 points on Mini-Mental State Examination * 12 points or higher on Geriatric Depression Scale

Locations (1)

Umraniye Education and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

SARC-F

SARC-F is a rapid tool to assess sarcopenia in elderly. It is considered indicative sign of sarcopenia if the person scores 4 points or higher out of 10 points.

Time frame: 5 minutes

FRAIL

The FRAIL scale (Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses, \& Loss of Weight) is a simple questionnaire of frailty syndrome for older adults. If a patient scores 3-5 points over a total score of 5 points in the FRAIL, he is considered as frail.

Time frame: 5 minutes

Secondary Outcomes

Study of Osteoporotic Fracture (SOF) Criteria for Frailty

SOF is another index for measuring frailty. 2 or 3 points out of 3 points are considered as cut-off points for frailty.

Time frame: 5 minutes

Charlson Comorbidity Index

For comorbidity assessment

Time frame: 5-10 minutes

Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA)

For the assessment of physical activity level

Time frame: 10 minutes

Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Assessment of nutritional status

Time frame: 10 minutes

Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living

Assessment of activities of daily living

Time frame: 10 minutes

Lawton -Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale

Instrumental activities of daily living assessment

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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