COPD may weaken your ability to control leg muscles
NCT ID NCT06871670
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at whether people with COPD have trouble controlling their knee muscles during everyday tasks that require precise, gentle force. Researchers compared 36 participants (COPD patients and healthy volunteers) as they performed small, controlled leg contractions. The goal was to better understand how COPD affects muscle control, not to test a treatment.
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Université de Toulon, laboratoires Laboratoire J-AP2S
Toulon, VAR, 83000, France
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