Correlation between Mild Hypoxemia and Limb Skeletal Muscle Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – Pilot Study

Correlation between Mild Hypoxemia and Limb Skeletal Muscle Function

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12607000618459

Enrollment

Registered

2007-11-29

Start date

2007-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

To investigate the correlation between PaO2 and muscular strength, muscular fatigue and functional capacity in COPD patients

Interventions

The lung function was evaluated by spirometry and arterial blood gas analysis, and the functional evaluation by 6 minute walk distance and by isometric contraction of deltoid and quadriceps muscles. Observation time: one year

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

45 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

COPD Patients PaO2 = 56 - 59 mmHg

Exclusion criteria

Concomitant heart failure, diseases with mobility impairment, and medical conditions that were contraindicated for exercise testing

Outcome results