Can fat around the heart explain muscle loss in lung disease?
NCT ID NCT07132788
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at why people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) lose muscle and become less active. Researchers will measure body composition, heart fat, and daily activity in 150 adults with PAH. The goal is to find factors that could be treated to improve quality of life and physical function.
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University of Pennsylvania Hospital
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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