Evaluating SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and Calf Circumference as Diagnostic Tools for Sarcopenia in Thai Older Adults: Results From a Nationwide Study

Siriraj Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: Diagnosis; Sarcopenia

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: SARC-CalF Questionnaire; Diagnostic Test: Calf Circumference Measurement; Diagnostic Test: SARC-F Questionnaire

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06558617

COA-023/2024

Details and patient eligibility

About

As the elderly population grows, musculoskeletal disorders, including sarcopenia, have become a critical area of study due to their association with falls and fractures. Sarcopenia, characterized by decreased muscle mass, is prevalent among older adults and poses a significant risk for falls. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the SARC-F and SARC-CalF questionnaires, along with calf circumference measurements, in screening for sarcopenia among Thai community-dwelling older adults, following the Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria.

Full description

The data utilized in this analysis were derived from the Thai Musculoskeletal Diseases Nationwide Study. This cross-sectional study targeted Thai adults aged 60 years and older, conducted between March 2021 and August 2022. Participants were sampled using a multi-level sampling technique to ensure representativeness from community-dwelling older adults across 12 provinces, encompassing Thailand's six primary geographical regions.

Participants were evaluated for possible sarcopenia or sarcopenia, according to AWGS 2019 criteria, by using SARC-F questionnaire, calf circumference measurement, SARC-CalF questionnaire, and appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM).

Enrollment: 2,543 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Thai adults aged 60 years and older

Exclusion criteria

• missing data on SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and calf circumference
• unable to walk independently
• bedridden individuals
• neuromuscular disorders or severe comorbidities that could impair their ability to perform performance-based tests

Trial design

2,543 participants in 1 patient group

Thai community-dwelling older adults

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: SARC-F Questionnaire

Diagnostic Test: Calf Circumference Measurement

Diagnostic Test: SARC-CalF Questionnaire