Evaluating thigh muscle mass and wasting in emergency department patients
Thigh Muscle Mass and Muscle Wasting in Patients in the Emergency Department
Korea University Ansan Hospital · NCT05978154
This study is testing if measuring thigh muscle mass in emergency department patients can help understand if lower muscle mass is linked to a higher risk of death.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Korea University Ansan Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do) |
| Trial ID | NCT05978154 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the relationship between thigh muscle mass and muscle wasting with mortality in patients visiting the emergency department. Participants will undergo point-of-care ultrasound to measure their thigh muscle mass during their stay. The study seeks to determine if lower muscle mass and muscle wasting correlate with higher mortality rates in critically ill patients. By tracking these metrics, the study hopes to provide insights into the importance of muscle health in emergency care settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients visiting the emergency department at Korea University Ansan Hospital who meet the age criteria and consent to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to undergo point-of-care ultrasound or have a 'do-not-resuscitate' order may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved risk assessment and management strategies for critically ill patients in emergency departments.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using thigh muscle mass as a mortality predictor in emergency settings may be novel, similar studies have explored muscle mass in other clinical contexts with varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients who visit the emergency department of Korea University Ansan Hospital during study period * patients with age within the limits * patients who are willing to be participate the study with informed consent * patients who undergo point-of-care ultrasound to evaluate thigh muscle mass Exclusion Criteria: * patients with age out of limits * patients who have deformities on lower leg * patients who is unable to maintain appropriate position to undergo point-of-care ultrasound * patients who decline to participate the study * patients who have 'do-not-resuscitate' order or are not willing to be resuscitated * patients of whom point-of-care ultrasound on thigh muscle mass was not performed
Where this trial is running
Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Korea University Ansan Hospital — Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sejoong Ahn
- Email: sejongahn@naver.com
- Phone: 82-10-2946-0250
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Acute Respiratory Failure, Patients Who Visit Emergency Department, Shock, Trauma