Muscle Loss in Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Link to Outcomes
Observes muscle loss, called sarcopenia, in adults with chronic kidney disease.
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Registry title: Chronic Kidney Disease-related Sarcopenia With Poor Prognosis
Key facts
- Where
- Guangzhou, ChinaSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 18 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT05353660, who can take part
Where in China
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou, ChinaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
- Trial code
- NCT05353660
- Record updated
- 6 April 2026
- Original description
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global public health priority over the past few decades, affecting 10-12% of the adult population and has received increasing attention. Sarcopenia describes a generalizes degenerative skeletal muscle disorder involving the loss of muscle mass, muscle function and/or physical performance. Indeed, Sarcopenia is a condition with many causes and it can be considered "primary sarcopenia" when no other cause is evident but ageing. While in the clinical practice, it also occurs in patients with chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease, which can be considered "secondary sarcopenia". Notably, the occurrence of sarcopenia in CKD patients is not only related with ageing, the accumulation of uremic toxins, inflammation, insulin resistance, malnutrition and oxidative stress also contribute to the muscle depletion. Moreover, sarcopenia increased risk of falls and fractures, impaired ability to perform activities of daily living, disabilities, loss of independence and increased risk of death. Hence, it is of great significance to prevent the occurrence and development of sarcopenia in patients with CKD. The purposes of this project were to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia, further explore the risk factors for sarcopenia and detect the relationship between sarcopenia and outcomes in CKD patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease-related Sarcopenia and Its Relationship With Poor Prognosis
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global public health priority over the past few decades, affecting 10-12% of the adult population and has received increasing attention. Sarcopenia describes a generalizes degenerative skeletal muscle disorder involving the loss of muscle mass, muscle function and/or physical performance. Indeed, Sarcopenia is a condition with many causes and it can be considered "primary sarcopenia" when no other cause is evident but ageing. While in the clinical practice, it also occurs in patients with chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease, which can be considered "secondary sarcopenia". Notably, the occurrence of sarcopenia in CKD patients is not only related with ageing, the accumulation of uremic toxins, inflammation, insulin resistance, malnutrition and oxidative stress also contribute to the muscle depletion. Moreover, sarcopenia increased risk of falls and fractures, impaired ability to perform activities of daily living, disabilities, loss of independence and increased risk of death. Hence, it is of great significance to prevent the occurrence and development of sarcopenia in patients with CKD. The purposes of this project were to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia, further explore the risk factors for sarcopenia and detect the relationship between sarcopenia and outcomes in CKD patients.
Inclusion: 1.aged ≥18 years and <80 years 2.eGFR<60ml/min/1.73m2 or had received maintenance dialysis for at least 3 months.
Exclusion: 1.Patients with neuromuscular diseases: such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, and myasthenia gravis; 2.Patients with neurodegenerative diseases: such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease; 3.patients with advanced malignant tumors; 4.Patients with acute infectious diseases in the past 3 months; 5. Patients with serious cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease; 6.Moderate to severe edema; 7.Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or acute gout that limit joint mobility; 8.Pregnant ; 9.Patients identified to be unsuitable for enrollment by the study physician.