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Ultrasound evaluation of parasternal intercostal muscle and diaphragm in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Ultrasound evaluation of parasternal intercostal muscle and diaphragm in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20210402001
Enrollment
45
Registered
2021-04-02
Start date
2021-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diaphragm parasternal muscle ultrasound

Interventions

Patients with stable modorate to severe COPD (according to GOLD classification) will be performed parasternal muscles and diaphragm ultrasounds,Healthy volunteer ill be performed parasternal muscles a
Diagnostic,Diagnostic
Stable COPD ,Heatlhy volunteer

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: COPD group 1. Age >/= 40 years 2. Diagnosed COPD according to GOLD criteria (post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.70) 3. Post-bronchodilator FEV1 35-79 %predicted within the past 6 months Control group 1. Age >/= 40 years 2. Normal spirometry (FEV1/FVC >/= 0.70 and FVC >/= 80 %predicted)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: COPD group 1. History of acute exacerbation of COPD within the past 3 months 2. History of thoracic surgery 3. Diagnosed diaphragm paralysis or chronic neuromuscular disease 4. Pregnant woman 5. Refuse to participate Control group 1. History of thoracic surgery 2. Other respiratory diseases such as pneumothorax, pleural effusion, or pulmonary fibrosis 3. Pregnant woman 4. Refuse to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Thickness of parasternal muscle 5 minutes Ultrasound

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Thickening fraction of parasternal muscle 5 mntues Ultrasound,Thickening fraction of diaphragm 5 minutes Ultrasound,Correlation between thickening fraction of parasternal muscle and diaphragm with severity of COPD 5 minutes Ultrasound

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNuttapol Rittayamai

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

nuttapol.rit@mahidol.ac.th024197757

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026