Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male outpatients with COPD who (1) were 20 years of age or older; (2) able to hold standing position and walk; (3) had undergone a biochemical examination and CT scans of the Th12 level.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with COPD who (1) had a using home oxygen; (2) had a severe liver function; (3) had severe diabetes; (4) suffered from inflammatory, endocrine, or gastrointestinal diseases; (5) had other malignancies, malabsorption, or motor disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Energy malnutrition | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Respiratory functions Muscle mass (CT) Physical functions Nutrition status Anthropometry Activities of daily living (ADL) Laboratory determinations | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
JCHO saga central hospital Department of Rehabilitation