Investigation of Respiratory Muscle Sarcopenia in Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorKirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

About this trial

The aim of this study was to investigate respiratory muscle sarcopenia in individuals with diabet. The main question it aims to answer is:

What is the prevalence of respiratory muscle sarcopenia in patients with diabet? Participants body composition (bioelectrical impedance), hand grip strength (hand dynanometer), physical performance tests (5 repetition sit-and-stand test, 4-meter walk test, 6 minute walk test, Timed up-and-go test) and respiratory muscle strength were evaluated.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age between 18-65

Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Being clinically stable

Ability to adapt to tests (visual, cognitive, cooperative)

Disqualifiers

Those with neurological and/or musculoskeletal problems that may affect the study

Presence of severe joint contracture or painful ulcers that may affect muscle strength measurement and walking

Presence of serious infection or sepsis

Having a known additional rheumatological disease diagnosis

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

85 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group

Locations

This trial has no locations