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First received: July 03, 2025

Clinical Trial: Alternative to Gait Speed in Sarcopenia Assessment

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Sarcopenia

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: The Reliability of the Elbow Isotonic Contraction Test as an Alternative to the Gait Speed Test in Assessing Sarcopenia Severity

Brief Summary: This study aims to assess the reliability of the Elbow Performance Test as an upper extremity-based alternative for evaluating sarcopenia severity.Unlike traditional lower extremity-focused assessments, this test may offer a practical solution for individuals with mobility limitations or comorbidities affecting the lower limbs.Participants will include older adults with sarcopenia and healthy young adults.Functional tests, including the 4-meter Gait Speed Test, SPPB, TUG, and the Elbow Performance Test, will be…

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