Using ultrasound to measure muscle mass in older women with gynecologic cancer to predict hospital stay length
Official title: Measuring Ultrasound Guided Skeletal Muscle Mass of Lower Extremity as a Predictor of Post-Operative Length of Stay in Exploratory Gynae-oncology Surgeries
Run by Tata Medical Center · NCT06816836 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using ultrasound to measure muscle mass in older women with gynecologic cancer can help predict how long they will stay in the hospital after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 320 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tata Medical Center Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Kolkata, West Bengal) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06816836 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women over 50 years old with a Charlson Comorbidity Index score of 3 or more, undergoing open surgeries for gynecologic cancer.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 50 years old, those with psychiatric illnesses, neuromuscular disorders, or previous major limb surgeries may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the use of bedside ultrasound to measure skeletal muscle mass in the lower extremities of women over 50 years old undergoing open surgeries for gynecologic cancer. The focus is on determining whether this measurement can serve as a predictor for postoperative length of stay, particularly in patients with sarcopenia, a condition characterized by muscle loss and frailty. By recruiting 320 patients, the study will compare outcomes between those with and without sarcopenia, collecting relevant data alongside muscle mass measurements. This approach seeks to provide a less invasive and more efficient alternative to traditional frailty assessments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative care and reduced hospital stays for older women undergoing gynecologic surgeries.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrasound for muscle mass measurement is gaining traction, this specific application in predicting postoperative outcomes in gynecologic cancer patients is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All consecutive consenting patients above 50 years of age, having a Charlson Comorbidity Index score of 3 or more, undergoing open surgeries for GCs. Exclusion Criteria: A. Refusal of consent B. Patients with psychiatric illnesses who are unable to follow instructions. C. Patients below the age of 50 years. D. Patients with known neuromuscular disorders. E. Patients in whom contrast-enhanced CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis is not done. F. Previous major surgery of limbs (Amputation, Hip surgeries/ long bone surgeries)
Where it's running
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Tata Medical Center
Kolkata, West Bengal, India Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.