Risk Factors Associated With Sarcopenia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia is an age-related degenerative disorder characterized by a progressive decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function with high prevalence in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Identifying clinical and epidemiological factors of sarcopenia in patients with CKD is essential to enable early recognition and appropriate clinical interventions.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search for resources from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Wangfang, VIP (China Science and Technology Journal Database), CNKI (National Knowledge Infrastructure), CMAJD (Chinese Medical Association Journal Database), and SinoMed databases until 21 May 2025. We included studies that reported risk factors for sarcopenia in patients with CKD. All data were extracted independently by

SUBMITTER: Jin K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12745342 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature