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Clinimetric Properties of Muscle Mass and Stiffness Measurements of the Quadriceps in Patients With COPD

NCT06994689 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-01-21

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • COPD
  • Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Perimetry and ShearWave measurement of the quadriceps muscle before and after a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme

Patients will undergo a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme. On day 1, perimetry and ShearWave measurements of the quadriceps muscle will be provided. Supplementary assessments of quadriceps thickness, quadriceps strength with a handheld dynamometry, lean body mass (bioelectrical impedance), constant work-rate endurance test and HAD questionnaire will also be provided on day 1. The same measurements and questionnaire will be provided on the last day of the patient in the PR programme.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Groupe Hospitalier du Havre

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-30
Primary Completion
2026-10-01
Completion
2026-12-01

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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