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Assessment of Body Composition and Physical Function in Older Adults With Obesity
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Body Composition Assessment, Modified Physical Performance Test, and 3 other interventions for Body Composition and Physical Function. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength or physical function, naturally occurs in aging. In sarcopenic obesity, growth of muscle mass and increments in strength do not parallel weight gain, and places older adults at increased risk of falls, fractures, physical disability, frailty, and mortality from too low muscle strength relative to body size. The goal of the study is to assess body composition and physical function in older adults with obesity.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Assessment of body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis.
A test of physical functioning
A test of hand grip strength using a hand dynamometer.
Self-paced test of walking capacity.
Blood will be drawn for measurement of glucose and insulin.