Evaluation of Sarcopenia and Related Factors in Patients Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The purpose of the study is identify the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Furthermore, we aimed to investigate the predictive contribution of USG in diagnosing sarcopenia by assessing the thickness of the rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, and quadriceps muscles in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis according to CASPAR criteria at least 1 year ago
• Between 18 and 65 years old
• Normal cognitive functions
• Agrees to participate in the study
• No changes in medical treatment for psoriatic arthritis in the last 3 months
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy an Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Tuba Güler, Assoc Prof
tubakulu@yahoo.com
+905052841036
Backup
Gonca Canan Dogan Tosun, Medical Doctor
gcdogan92@gmail.com
+905383760095
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-06-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-08-20
Participants
Target number of participants: 102
Treatments
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis patient
Healthy volunteer
Healthy Volunteer
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent