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RANK-ligand Inhibition to Combat Sarcopenia With Underlying Osteoporosis

RecruitingPhase 4Ages 65 Years - anyAllPrince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The objective of this study was to conduct a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy active controlled trial to determine the efficacy of denosumab in treating sarcopenia with underlying osteoporosis.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Elderly males or females aged 65 years or older * diagnosed with osteosarcopenia (sarcopenia diagnosis based on AWGS 2019 guidelines - low appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) by Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) (M:\<7.0kg/m2, F:\<5.4kg/m2) AND low handgrip strength (M:\<28kg, F:\<18kg) OR low physical performance (6-metre walk: \<1.0m/s or 5-time chair stand test โ‰ฅ 12 s); osteoporosis diagnosed based on World Health Organization (WHO) criteria with DXA scan T-score โ‰ค -2.5) * Willing and able to comply with study protocol including follow-up evaluations. Exclusion Criteria: * history of recent fracture i.e., within 3 months * history of prior anti-osteoporotic drug * disease or medication affecting bone or muscle metabolism * Chairbound or bedbound * Unable to agree for consent * contraindication to drug i.e., Denosumab or Zoledronic Acid * Underlying malignancy or disease known to cause cachexia * severe renal impairment e.g., Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) \< 35ml/min * moderate to severe liver failure (Child-Pugh Class B or C).
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What it tests

  • Denosumab
  • Zolendronic Acid
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Where

1 site
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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