New clinic aims to tackle muscle wasting in COPD patients

NCT ID NCT07059637

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a specialized clinic designed to diagnose and treat muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with COPD. The clinic brings together a team of experts to provide targeted care. Researchers will see if this approach improves muscle mass and function, and reduces hospitalizations and COPD flare-ups compared to standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

multidisciplinary clinic evaluation

What this could lead to

If successful, this clinic could become a standard way to diagnose and treat muscle loss in COPD patients, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. The clinic approach may not prove better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset pulmonary emphysema Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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