Muscle loss linked to worse COPD outcomes in new study

NCT ID NCT07541053

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at how having low fat-free mass (muscle) affects the outlook for people with COPD. Researchers evaluated 90 adults using breathing tests, a 6-minute walk test, and chest CT scans. The goal was to understand if low muscle mass leads to worse disease progression.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mansoura Univeristy Chest Medicine

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

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