Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Its Associated Factors in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Upper Egypt

Osteoarthritis (OA) and sarcopenia are two highly prevalent, interconnected geriatric syndromes that often coexist, leading to a condition termed "osteosarcopenia". Globally, the pooled prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with knee OA is estimated at approximately 25.07%, significantly higher than in the general population.

NCT Number	NCT07566520
Lead Sponsor	Assiut University
Conditions	Osteoarthritis, Sarcopenia
Enrollment	224 participants
Start Date	2026-05
Primary Completion	2027-04 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-05