Simple ultrasound could spot muscle loss after lung transplant
NCT ID NCT06268171
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study used ultrasound to measure muscle loss in 42 lung transplant patients. Researchers checked the thigh muscle before and after surgery to see how much muscle was lost. The goal is to better understand muscle wasting and help design better rehabilitation programs for these patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify muscle loss early after lung transplant and design better physical therapy programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that only measures muscle size, not outcomes. It may not lead to any direct treatment changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital Foch
Suresnes, Hauts de seine, 92151, France
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