COPD, Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to compare the viscoelastic properties of auxiliary respiratory muscles and peripheral muscles of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with healthy subjects. Myotonometry was used to evaluate the viscoelastic properties of the muscles. The viscoelastic properties of the sternoclaidus mastoid, pectoralis major, upper trapezius, deltoid, biceps brachii, rectus femoris, gastrocinemius, and tibialis anterior muscles were evaluated.
Detailed description
muscle viscoelastic properties; muscle tone, stiffness and elasticity. These features may vary due to muscle overuse, lack of relaxation and recovery. The aim is to investigate these differences in COPD patients and healthy individuals.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* male gender, * body mass index (BMI) between 18.5-29.9 kg/m2, * stable COPD patients
Exclusion criteria
* being in the acute exacerbation period for COPD patients, * having undergone any neurological, orthopaedic or thoracic surgery, * presence of malignancy in any organ, * presence of comorbidities affecting muscle atrophy (myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, etc.).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory functions (PEF) | 1 Day | Peak expiratory flow (PEF) were measured was evaluated with spirometry. It will be recorded as liters and expected percentage |
| The Medical Research Council Scale | 1 Day | Patients simply indicate on the scale the level of activity that causes dyspnoea in them according to the activities between 0-4. |
| The COPD Assessment Test | 1 Day | This statement describes a scale consisting of eight items, each with response values ranging from 0 to 5. The total score is calculated by summing the responses to all the items, resulting in a range from 0 to 40. A higher total score indicates a greater negative impact of the disease on the individual's quality of life and daily activities. |
| Viscoelastic properties of muscles | 1 Day | The viscoelastic properties of the muscles (muscle tone (Hz), and elasticity (Relative), stiffness (N/m)) were measured using a hand-held myotonometer. |
| Respiratory functions (FEV1) | 1 Day | In pulmonary function test was evaluated with spirometry. forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1);will be recorded as liters and expected percentage |
| Respiratory functions (FVC) | 1 Day | In pulmonary function test was evaluated with spirometry. forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1);will be recorded as liters and expected percentage |
| Respiratory functions (FEV1/FVC) | 1 Day | ratio of forced expiratory volume in the first second to vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) was evaluated with spirometry. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed