Ultrasound Study of Muscle and Fat in Older Women
Compares ultrasound measures of muscle and fat with movement ability in women over 65.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Muscle Quality and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in the Rectus Femoris and Rectus Abdominis Muscles: Ultrasound Evaluation and Functional Correlation in Older Adults
Key facts
- Where
- Salamanca, SpainSee the site
Where in Spain
- University of SalamancaSalamanca, SpainNo longer taking part
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
- University of Salamanca
- Trial code
- NCT07069777
- Record updated
- 17 July 2025
- Original description
The goal of this observational, cross-sectional study is to examine the relationship between body composition and muscle quality in women over the afe of 65. The main question it aims to answer is:Read full original descriptionShow less
Muscle Quality and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in the Rectus Femoris and Rectus Abdominis Muscles: Ultrasound Evaluation and Functional Correlation in Older Adults
The goal of this observational, cross-sectional study is to examine the relationship between body composition and muscle quality in women over the afe of 65. The main question it aims to answer is:
How are ultrasound-based measurements of muscle and fat tissue related to functional performance in older women?
Inclusion: Aged ≥ 65 years and living in the community; Female sex; Enrolled as a participant in PReGe program.
Exclusion: Recent surgery (<6 months) involving the abdomen or lower extremities; Presence of methal prostheses or implants in the thigh or abdoinal region; Diagnosed neuromuscular disease (e.g., myopathies, advanced Parkinson's disease.); Musculoskeletal disorders that impair basic mobility or prevent functional testing; Acute illness or clinical decompensation at the time of assessment; Unintentional weight loss > 5 kg within the past month (suggestive of cachexia risk); Presence of active abdominal hernias or severe diastasis recti.