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First received: January 19, 2024

Clinical Trial: Identification of Explanatory Factors for the Lack of Muscle Strength Gain Following a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in COPD Patients

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Identification of Explanatory Factors for the Lack of Muscle Strength Gain Following a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in COPD Patients

Brief Summary: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease associated with various comorbidities, including muscle weakness (MW), which is very worrying due to its negative impact on patients' quality of life and survival.To address this issue, muscle strengthening is incorporated into pulmonary rehabilitation programs.However, its effectiveness is unclear, as although there is an average improvement in muscle strength, one in two patients does not show a clinically relevant improvement.To…

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