Clinical Evaluation, Biomarkers and Metabolomics of Sarcopenia in Frail Older Adults at Ambulatory Clinics
Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Feb 26, 2014
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
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Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • functional decline in recent one year
- • cognitive impairment
- • depressive symptom
- • mobility impairment
- • fall in recent one year
- • eating or feeding problems
- • weight loss
- • co-morbid conditions≧5
- • tracking by different physician ≧3 in recent half year
- • poly-pharmacy≧8 in recent 3 months
- • hospitalization ≧1 in recent one year
- • emergency visits≧2 in recent one year
- • aged ≧ 80.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • non-ambulatory (bed-ridden) patients
- • long-term residents at nursing homes
- • patients with a life expectancy shorter than six months
- • impairment in vision, hearing, or communicative ability, making convenience of clinical evaluation during the study period impossible.
About National Taiwan University Hospital
National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) is a leading medical institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a pioneer in medical education and patient care in Taiwan, NTUH integrates cutting-edge technology with comprehensive clinical expertise to facilitate groundbreaking studies across various medical fields. The hospital’s dedicated research team collaborates with local and international partners to enhance the understanding of diseases and improve treatment outcomes. By prioritizing patient safety and ethical standards, NTUH strives to contribute to the global medical community and foster advancements in healthcare practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Taipei, , Taiwan
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Ching-Yu Chen, MD
Principal Investigator
National Tiwan University, College of Medicine
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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