Clinical outcomes and associated factors with mortality in systemic sclerosis patients with sarcopenia.

Background: Despite the high incidence of sarcopenia in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients, there is currently limited evidence on their outcomes.

Objectives: Our study aimed to determine clinical courses, outcomes, and identify factors associated with mortality in the SSc patients with sarcopenia.

Methods: A historical cohort study was conducted in 180 adult SSc patients diagnosed with sarcopenia according to the criteria of Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019, who were attending the Scleroderma Clinic at Khon Kaen University between July 2019 and November 2021.