New ultrasound test could spot muscle loss in seniors and cancer patients
NCT ID NCT01484821
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new ultrasound technique (ARFI) to measure muscle stiffness in 65 volunteers: young adults (18-30), healthy older adults (70+), and older adults undergoing cancer treatment. The goal was to see if this method could help screen for sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) better than current tests. Participants had physical exams, nutrition assessments, and muscle stiffness measurements at one or two visits over six months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Bordeaux - Hôpital Saint André
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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CHU de Bordeaux - Hôpital Haut-Lévêque
Pessac, 33600, France
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