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Investigation of Respiratory Muscle Sarcopenia in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Sponsor: Selcuk University
Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate respiratory muscle sarcopenia in individuals with systemic sclerosis. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the prevalence of respiratory muscle sarcopenia in patients with systemic sclerosis? Participants body composition (bioelectrical impedance), hand grip strength (hand dynanometer), physical performance tests (5 repetition sit-and-stand test, 4-meter walk test, Timed up-and-go test) and respiratory muscle strength were evaluated.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
85
Start Date
2024-07-01
Completion Date
2025-07-01
Last Updated
2024-09-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Selcuk University
Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)