New study reveals hidden muscle loss in arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT03319264

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is in people with spondyloarthropathy, a type of inflammatory arthritis. Researchers measured muscle strength, walking speed, and body composition in 106 adults aged 18 to 80. The goal was to better understand and detect this disabling condition, which can increase fall and fracture risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service de Rhumatologie - Hôpital Edouard Herriot

    Lyon, 69003, France

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