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Study identifier: NCT06345547 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Muscle Mass Via UltraSound in Cirrhosis (MMUSCLE)

Condition: Sarcopenia · Cirrhosis · Malnutrition  ·  Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp

PhaseN/A
Planned participants60
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this observational cohort study is to learn about loss of muscle mass and muscle strength (sarcopenia) in patients with cirrhosis. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * what is the prevalence and development of sarcopenia in cirrhosis? * what is the role of malnutrition? Participants will * undergo a muscle ultrasound of the lower and upper limb muscles * handgrip strength will be measured * malnutrition screening and assessment * complete a questionnaire to assess quality of life

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Karolien Dams, MD  ·  +3238213635  ·  karolien.dams@uza.be

Stany Perkisas, MD, PhD  ·  stany.perkisas@zna.be

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Locations (1)

University Hospital AntwerpEdegem, Antwerpen, BelgiumRecruiting

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