Clinimetric Properties of Muscle Mass and Stiffness Measurements of the Quadriceps in Patients With COPD
Recruiting · NCT06994689 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Perimetry and ShearWave measurement of the quadriceps muscle before and after a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme
What this trial is about
A large amount of patients with COPD suffer from muscle dysfunction characterized by losses of muscle mass and strength. Studies have shown an association between a loss of quadriceps muscle mass and premature death. This study aims to investigate the clinimetric properties of a simple quadriceps perimetry and ShearWave elastography to improve the monitoring of skeletal muscle function in patients with COPD.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- COPD patients
- Adults (\>18 years old)
- Patients starting a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme
Exclusion criteria
- Patients included in other research protocol
- Minors or under guardianship
- Pregnancy
- Patients with lower limb amputation or history of neuromuscular disease
- Cardiovascular contradications for PR
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre - Le Havre, France