Using muscle ultrasound to detect undernutrition in patients
Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of Muscle Ultrasound in the Detection of Undernutrition
This study is testing if using muscle ultrasound can help doctors find out if hospitalized patients are undernourished by checking their muscle mass.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 118 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hopital Forcilles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Férolles-Attilly, Ile-de-France) |
| Trial ID | NCT05831592 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of muscle ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for undernutrition in hospitalized patients. It aims to establish the validity and reliability of this method in identifying patients at risk of undernutrition, which is prevalent in various medical conditions. The study will involve patients admitted for short stays in specific medical departments, and will assess their muscle mass as a key indicator of nutritional status. By utilizing ultrasound technology, the study seeks to improve the diagnostic criteria for undernutrition based on recent international consensus guidelines.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized patients aged 18 to 70 who are admitted for short stays in departments such as diabetology, pneumology, oncology, and gastro-nutrition.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to undergo ultrasound or bioelectrical impedancemetry, or those who cannot provide consent, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier and more accurate detection of undernutrition, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of muscle ultrasound for nutritional assessment is gaining interest, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted in short stay and follow-up care and rehabilitation of diabetology-obesity, pneumology, oncology and gastro-nutrition; * Age between 18 and 70 years at inclusion; * Affiliation with a social security system or beneficiary of such a system ; * Oral, free, informed and express consent of the patient or his/her family member. Exclusion Criteria: * Impossible to perform the ultrasound; * Impossibility of performing bioelectrical impedancemetry ; * Incapacity to consent; * Patient refusal to participate in the study; * Pregnancy (a pregnancy test should be performed if in doubt); * Breastfeeding woman; * Person subject to a safeguard of justice measure ; * Patient under guardianship or curatorship; * Patient in care limitation; * Sampling in the ineligible study group.
Where this trial is running
Férolles-Attilly, Ile-de-France
- Hôpital Forcilles — Férolles-Attilly, Ile-de-France, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aymeric LE NEINDRE, PhD — Hopital Forcilles
- Study coordinator: Aymeric LE NEINDRE, PhD
- Email: aleneindre@cognacq-jay.fr
- Phone: +33160646093
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.