Can a simple ultrasound predict frailty in seniors?
NCT ID NCT05294757
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 85 older adults in Spain to see if ultrasound scans and blood tests can help measure muscle quality and frailty. Some participants did a 16-week exercise program. The goal was to find better ways to track frailty and muscle loss without complicated procedures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Physical exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better, simpler ways to assess frailty and muscle health in older adults using ultrasound and blood tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all older adults or lead to a standard test.
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Locations
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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete
Albacete, Castille-La Mancha, 02006, Spain
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Donostialdea, Osakidetza
Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de Getafe
Getafe, Spain