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SarcopeniaNCT05894213

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Sarcopenia in Pre-retirement Aged Adults With Chronic Non-specific Lower Back Pain

An observational study of Sarcopenia and Chronic Lower Back Pain, run by Mahidol University at 1 site in Thailand.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

To study the prevalence of sarcopenia in a pre-retirement group with chronic lower back pain and factors associated between sarcopenia and chronic lower back pain in the pre-retirement group. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 to 59 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sarcopenia, Chronic Lower Back Pain
How many people
164 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
1 Jul 2019to 30 Mar 2020
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 50 to 59 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: The population included 164 people aged 50 - 59 years.

Who may be able to join

  • Be a person between the ages of 50 - 59 years with or without chronic lower back pain longer than 3 months, but without any dangerous signs of lower back pain, sciatica pain, and neurological disorder.
  • Be able to walk continuously for at least 10 minutes.
  • Give written consent to join the research project.

Who cannot join

  • Have a history of spinal fracture, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, or osteomyelitis.
  • Have a neurological disorder or myasthenia gravis.
  • Have a congenital disease such as acute coronary syndrome, cancer, or severe muscular or joint disease that affects the ability to walk continuously for at least 10 meters.
  • Be implanted with a pacemaker or electrical device.
  • Refuse or withdraw from the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Thailand1 site
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation

    Bangkok, 10400

Other trials in Thailand

About this study

To study the prevalence of sarcopenia in a pre-retirement group with chronic lower back pain and factors associated between sarcopenia and chronic lower back pain in the pre-retirement group.

Medical subject headings
Sarcopenia

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The prevalence of sarcopenia

    participants with or without chronic lower back pain,

    Measured: December2019

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. The associated factors 1

    age

    Measured: December2019

  2. The associated factors 2

    body mass index

    Measured: December2019

  3. The associated factors 3

    IPAQ

    Measured: December2019

  4. The associated factors 4

    EQ-5D-5L

    Measured: December2019

  5. The associated factors 5

    Congential diseases

    Measured: December2019

  6. The associated factors 6

    Alcohol drinking

    Measured: December2019

  7. The associated factors 7

    Cigarette smoking

    Measured: December2019

  8. The associated factors 8

    Body muscular mass

    Measured: December2019

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Jun 2023
  2. Study start1 Jul 2019
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2019
  4. Study completion30 Mar 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
164 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05894213
Sponsor's protocol ID
COA.MURA2019/733
Status last verified
Jun 2023
First submitted
7 Apr 2023
Last updated
8 Jun 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Wu WT, Lee TM, Han DS, Chang KV. The Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Its Impact on Clinical Outcomes in Lumbar Degenerative Spine Disease-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2021 Feb 15;10(4):773. doi: 10.3390/jcm10040773.

    PubMed 33671958

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Sarcopenia and Chronic Lower Back Pain, run by Mahidol University at 1 site in Thailand.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jun 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Thailand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The prevalence of sarcopenia (time frame: December2019). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05894213, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jun 2023.

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