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Evaluation of Sarcopenia and Related Factors in Patients Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis

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About This Trial

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.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 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 Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Those with neurological diseases - Those with hip dysplasia - Those with upper and lower extremity deformities - Those with upper and lower extremity joint arthroplasty - Those with arthritis and deformities in the hands - Those with lumbar stabilization - Those with cognitive impairment preventing participation in the study - Those with body weight beyond the device\'s measurement capacity - Those who do not agree to participate in the study Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Those with neurological diseases * Those with hip dysplasia * Those with upper and lower extremity deformities * Those with upper and lower extremity joint arthroplasty * Those with arthritis and deformities in the hands * Those with lumbar stabilization * Those with cognitive impairment preventing participation in the study * Those with body weight beyond the device\'s measurement capacity * Those who do not agree to participate in the study

Locations (1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy an Rehabilitation Hospital
Ankara, Bilkent-Cankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)