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

Clinimetric Properties Assessment of Quadriceps Muscle Mass and Stiffness Using Perimetry and ShearWave Elastography in Patients With COPD : a Prospective Observational Study

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About This Trial

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 May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - COPD patients - Adults (\>18 years old) - Patients starting a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - 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 Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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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

Treatments Being Tested

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.

Locations (1)

Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Le Havre, France