New ultrasound technique may spot muscle decline earlier

NCT ID NCT01484821

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a special ultrasound technique (ARFI) can measure muscle stiffness to help screen for sarcopenia, a condition of muscle loss common in aging and cancer. Researchers compared three groups: healthy young adults (18-30), healthy older adults (70+), and older cancer patients undergoing treatment. The goal was to see if ARFI imaging provides useful information beyond standard tests like DEXA scans.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Bordeaux - Hôpital Saint André

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

  • CHU de Bordeaux - Hôpital Haut-Lévêque

    Pessac, 33600, France

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