Correlation Between Handgrip Strength and Air Trapping in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Sponsor
- Thammasat University
- Enrollment
- 72
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Correlation between handgrip strength and air trapping in COPD patients
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength and air trapping in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main question it aims to answer is:
• Is handgrip strength correlated with air trapping in COPD patients? Participants will perform handgrip strength test and lung volume measurement.
Detailed Description
This is a cross-sectional study in COPD patients. COPD patients aged 40 years or older were included. Handgrip strength test and lung volume measurement will be tested in each patient. Handgrip strength will be measured using a hand dynamometer. Lung volume will be assessed using a body plethysmograph.
Investigators
Narongkorn Saiphoklang, MD
Associate Professor
Thammasat University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 40 years or older
- •Postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC \<0.7
- •\>10 pack-year smoking history
Exclusion Criteria
- •COPD exacerbation within 3 months
- •Inability to perform handgrip strength test or lung volume measurement
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Correlation between handgrip strength and air trapping in COPD patients
Time Frame: At day 1 of the study
This correlation will be reported as correlation coefficient (R).
Secondary Outcomes
- The best cutoff value of handgrip strength for predicting air trapping in COPD patients(At day 1 of the study)