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Sarcopenic ObesityNCT06815978

Validation of an Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Sarcopenic Obesity

An observational study of Sarcopenic Obesity, run by Elisa Giannetta at 1 site in Italy.

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Trial summary

The proposed research project aims to investigate sarcopenic obesity (SO), a condition characterized by the combination of high body fat and low skeletal muscle mass, with a focus on muscle function. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Sarcopenic Obesity
What is being tested?
DXA, ultrasonography and indirect calorimetry
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
24 May 2024to 1 Mar 2027
How long will I take part?
24 Months
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: clinical setting from Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy

Who may be able to join

  • BMI equal more than 30
  • Caucasians

Who cannot join

  • any disease or medication that can significantly affect body composition (eg.malignant diseases in the last 5 years, autoimmune diseases, neurological diseases, syndromic obesity),
  • level of physical activity more than 3 METS
  • alcohol intake more than 140g/wk for M and 70g/wk for F
  • participation in a weight-reducing program (last 3 months),
  • impossibility to perform DXA exam
  • pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Italy1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Azienda Policlinico Umberto I

    Rome, RM, 00161

    Donini, 0039-0649910162, lorenzomaria.donini@uniroma1.it

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Validation of ESPEN-EASO Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Sarcopenic Obesity (SO)

The proposed research project aims to investigate sarcopenic obesity (SO), a condition characterized by the combination of high body fat and low skeletal muscle mass, with a focus on muscle function. SO has been defined according to the ESPEN-EASO algorithm, and this study aims to evaluate its validity, exploring associations with circulating biomarkers and functional outcomes. By enrolling 75 subjects with SO and a control sample of 75 subjects with non-sarcopenic obesity, the primary objective of this study is to examine the consistency of the proposed diagnostic criteria with respect to circulating biomarkers and functional outcomes. Secondary objectives include the assessment of additional variables and the detailed profiling of SO subjects through questionnaires and multidimensional tests. The ethical aspect of the present study will be guaranteed through written informed consent and protection of privacy, respecting international regulatory standards. The investigators believe that this work provides significant contributions to the understanding of sarcopenic obesity and to the validation of diagnostic criteria, with possible implications for public health. The investigators are available for further clarifications and approvals required by the Ethics Committee.

Being tested
DXA, ultrasonography, indirect calorimetry, MRI/ MRS (Magnetic Resonance Imaging /Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy), bioimpedentiometry
Keywords
Sarcopenic obesity, obesity, nutrition, gut microbiome, diagnostic ciriteria
Medical subject headings
Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • DXADiagnostic test

    Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry

  • ultrasonographyDiagnostic test

    ultrasonography

  • indirect calorimetryDiagnostic test

    indirect calorimetry

  • MRI/ MRS (Magnetic Resonance Imaging /Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)Diagnostic test

    MRI/ MRS (Magnetic Resonance Imaging /Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)

  • bioimpedentiometryDiagnostic test

    bioimpedentiometry

Study groups in NCT06815978
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patient with sarcopenic obesityNot described
Receives: Diagnostic Test: DXA; Diagnostic Test: ultrasonography; Diagnostic Test: indirect calorimetry; Diagnostic Test: MRI/ MRS (Magnetic Resonance Imaging /Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy); Diagnostic Test: bioimpedentiometry
Patients with obesityNot described
Receives: Diagnostic Test: DXA; Diagnostic Test: ultrasonography; Diagnostic Test: indirect calorimetry; Diagnostic Test: MRI/ MRS (Magnetic Resonance Imaging /Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy); Diagnostic Test: bioimpedentiometry

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and hemochrome in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  2. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and ferritin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  3. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and transferrin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  4. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and iron in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  5. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and AST in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  6. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and ALT in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  7. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and GGT in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  8. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and alkaline phosphatase in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  9. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and total bilirubin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  10. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and fractionated bilirubin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  11. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and triglyceride in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  12. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and free fatty acid (FFA) in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  13. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and total cholesterol in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  14. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and HDL-Cholesterol in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  15. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and LDL-Cholesterol in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  16. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Apo A1 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  17. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Apo B in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  18. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and serum creatinine in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  19. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and blood urea nitrogen in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  20. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and total proteins in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  21. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and albumin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  22. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and pseudocholinesterase in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  23. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and vitamin D3 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  24. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Vitamin B12 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  25. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Vitamin B6 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  26. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Hs-CRP in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  27. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  28. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  29. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and standard OGTT glycaemia in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  30. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and standard OGTT insulin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  31. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and C-peptide in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  32. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and TSH in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  33. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and FT3 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  34. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and FT4 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  35. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and GH in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  36. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and IGF-1 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  37. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and acylated ghrelin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  38. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and unacylated ghrelin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  39. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and testosterone (in men) in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  40. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and estradiol (in women) in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  41. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and adrenal-derived dehydroepiandrosterone in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  42. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and myostatin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  43. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and leptin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  44. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and adiponectin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  45. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Irisin in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  46. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and parathormone in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  47. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and cortisol in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  48. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and sodium in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  49. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and potassium in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  50. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and calcium in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  51. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and phosphorus in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  52. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and chloride in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  53. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and magnesium in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  54. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and TNF-α in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  55. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and interleukine 6 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  56. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and interleukine 8 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  57. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and interleukine 10 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  58. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and interleukine 15 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  59. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and interleukine 18 in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  60. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and hand-grip strength test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  61. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and 5- time sit-to-stand test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  62. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and balance test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  63. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Gait speed 4m in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  64. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and 6-minute walk test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  65. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Knee extension strenght in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  66. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Sit and reach test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  67. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Time up and go test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  68. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and One-Leg Standing balance in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  69. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and 30s chair stand test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  70. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Joint mobility test in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and Energy expenditure in Odd Ratios as assessed by multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  2. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and body fat percentage (assessed by DXA) in Odd Ratios as assessed by multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  3. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and body fat percentage (assessed by BIA) in Odd Ratios as assessed by multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  4. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and skeletal muscle mass (assessed by BIA) in Odd Ratios as assessed by multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  5. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and appendicular lean mass to weight in Odd Ratios as assessed by multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  6. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and bone mineral density in Odd Ratios as assessed by multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

  7. Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and visceral adipose tissue (assessed by DXA) in Odd Ratios as assessed by multivariate analysis

    Measured: baseline, 6 month

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Feb 2025
  2. Study start24 May 2024
  3. Primary completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
Target duration
24 Months
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06815978
Sponsor's protocol ID
PRIN-202229ET3S
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
7 Nov 2024
Last updated
10 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Sarcopenic Obesity, run by Elisa Giannetta at 1 site in Italy.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Elisa Giannetta (0039-0649970711, elisa.giannetta@uniroma1.it), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Association between diagnostic criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity and hemochrome in Odd Ratios as assessed by Multivariate analysis (time frame: baseline, 6 month). The study lists 70 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Feb 2025.

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