New ultrasound test could reveal hidden muscle fat and predict recovery in seniors
NCT ID NCT07411547
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a new ultrasound technique can measure fat inside the muscles of older adults in rehabilitation. Researchers want to see if more muscle fat makes it harder to regain physical function after a hospital stay. The study will involve 115 people aged 75 and older, using a quick, painless ultrasound scan. If it works, this could help doctors better understand muscle health and design more personalized recovery plans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to predict which older adults will recover more slowly after a hospital stay, helping doctors tailor rehabilitation programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (115 participants) and early-stage, so the findings may not apply to all older adults or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 115 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All participants undergo standardized clinical assessments and ultrasound-based muscle evaluations as part of routine rehabilitation follow-up.
- Ages
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75 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 75 years * Hospitalized in rehabilitation day-hospital program * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Moderate to severe neurocognitive disorders * Inability to comply with study procedures
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
RECRUITINGNantes, 44093, France
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