CompletedNot Applicable

Correlation Between Handgrip Strength and Air Trapping in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Thailand72 participantsStarted 2022-05-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength and air trapping in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main question it aims to answer is: • Is handgrip strength correlated with air trapping in COPD patients? Participants will perform handgrip strength test and lung volume measurement.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 40 years or older * Postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC \<0.7 * \>10 pack-year smoking history Exclusion Criteria: * COPD exacerbation within 3 months * Inability to perform handgrip strength test or lung volume measurement

What they're measuring

Correlation between handgrip strength and air trapping in COPD patients

Timeframe: At day 1 of the study

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06220851

SponsorThammasat University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-31

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