Can muscle strength predict lung transplant recovery?
NCT ID NCT07747337
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at adults awaiting lung transplantation to see how the strength and structure of breathing and limb muscles relate to physical performance and recovery after surgery. Participants will undergo ultrasound imaging, strength tests, and physical performance assessments before and after transplant. Researchers will also track hospital stay and rehabilitation from medical records. The goal is to understand if muscle weakness contributes to frailty and delayed recovery, which could lead to better pre-transplant care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Respiratory and limb muscle assessments (ultrasound, strength testing, physical performance measures)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify muscle weaknesses that predict slower recovery, guiding pre-transplant rehabilitation to improve outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so it may not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all lung transplant patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UF Health Shands Medical Center
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32608, United States
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