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Clinimetric Properties of Muscle Mass and Stiffness Measurements of the Quadriceps in Patients With COPD
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
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.
Official title: Clinimetric Properties Assessment of Quadriceps Muscle Mass and Stiffness Using Perimetry and ShearWave Elastography in Patients With COPD : a Prospective Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-05-30
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-01-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Le Havre, France