COPD's hidden effect: study probes muscle control

NCT ID NCT06871670

Summary

This study aimed to understand if Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects a person's ability to precisely control their leg muscle force during everyday movements. Researchers compared 36 people with COPD to healthy individuals by having them perform controlled leg contractions at different effort levels. The goal was to measure differences in force steadiness and control, which could help explain daily movement challenges beyond just breathing problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Université de Toulon, laboratoires Laboratoire J-AP2S

    Toulon, VAR, 83000, France

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