Muscle mass may predict COPD prognosis, study finds
NCT ID NCT07541053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study from Mansoura University looked at how low fat-free mass (muscle) affects the outlook for people with COPD. Researchers studied 90 adults aged 40 and older with confirmed COPD. They used breathing tests, a 6-minute walk test, CT scans, and the BODE index to measure health. The goal was to see if low muscle mass is linked to worse COPD outcomes.
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Mansoura Univeristy Chest Medicine
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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