Measuring Thigh Muscle Size and Stiffness in People With COPD
Checks thigh muscle size and stiffness in adults with COPD, before and after rehabilitation.
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Registry title: Clinimetric Properties of Muscle Mass and Stiffness Measurements of the Quadriceps in Patients With COPD
Key facts
- Where
- Le Havre, FranceSee the site
Where in France
- Groupe Hospitalier du HavreLe Havre, FranceTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
- Trial code
- NCT06994689
- Record updated
- 21 January 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Clinimetric Properties Assessment of Quadriceps Muscle Mass and Stiffness Using Perimetry and ShearWave Elastography in Patients With COPD : a Prospective Observational Study
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.
Inclusion: COPD patients; Adults (>18 years old); Patients starting a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme.
Exclusion: Patients with lower limb amputation or history of neuromuscular disease; Patients included in other research protocol; Minors or under guardianship; Pregnancy; Cardiovascular contradications for PR.