Investigating Handgrip Strength as a Practical Biomarker for Therapeutic Endpoints and Nutritional Status in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

HGS correlates with crucial endpoints in IBD, with an acceptable accuracy for malnutrition diagnosis. These findings support the value of HGS as an indicator of overall health and nutritional status in routine clinical practice. While normalization of HGS values could be considered a meaningful goal, further prospective studies are necessary to validate its prognostic role in IBD.