(In)Voluntary Assessed Quadriceps Muscle Endurance in COPD

Overview

The primary objective is to assess the relation between involuntary and voluntary assessed quadriceps muscle endurance in patients with COPD. We hypothesized a good correlation (>0.8) between the measurements.

Full Title of Study: “(In)Voluntary Assessed Quadriceps Muscle Endurance in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: a Cross-sectional Observation Study.”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
  • Study Primary Completion Date: January 20, 2023

Detailed Description

Rationale: Quadriceps muscle endurance is reduced in patients with COPD. However, no consensus has been reached yet on the best method to evaluate quadriceps muscle endurance. One important aspect is the large variety in protocols and devices used around the world. Commonly used and reliable measures are voluntary protocols performed on a computerized dynamometer. However, these voluntary measurements might also be influenced by external factors as patients effort or motivation. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the relation between voluntary and involuntary (i.e. electrical stimulated) assessed quadriceps muscle endurance. Objective(s): The primary objective is to assess the relation between involuntary and voluntary assessed quadriceps muscle endurance in patients with COPD. Study design: Cross-sectional observation study. Study population: 20 COPD patients who perform baseline assessment at the pulmonary rehabilitation centre at Radboudumc (Nijmegen, the Netherlands). Intervention: not applicable Main study parameters/endpoints: The primary outcome will be the electrically evoked isometric quadriceps muscle endurance (fatigue resistance) and voluntary isokinetic (work fatigue index5) and isometric quadriceps endurance (time). Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: BURDEN: All measurements are part of standard care, except for one questionnaire and (involuntary) electrical assessed quadriceps function. Thus, the additional burden for the patient is one additional measurement of approximately 70 minutes. RISKS: Performance of electrically evoked assessment of muscle function is not associated with a health risk. This procedure is non-invasive and not painful and performed routinely at the department of Physiology (Radboudumc, Nijmegen). Therefore, no safety risk is involved. BENEFIT: The benefits will be high as it will provide more insight in the relation between voluntary and involuntary assessed quadriceps muscle endurance. This insight is necessary to optimize the clinical assessment of muscle endurance in patients with COPD. GROUP RELATEDNESS: This will be the first study in which the relation between voluntary and involuntary assessed quadriceps muscle endurance in COPD will be investigated. These results will also be valuable for other diseases/conditions in which isolated muscle endurance should be assessed like asthma, pulmonary hypertension, etc.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Electrically evoked fatigue resistance (%)
    • Time Frame: Performed in first week of pulmonary rehabilitation program
    • Fatigue resistance (%) is the decline in muscle force generated using electrical stimulation.
  • Voluntary isometric quadriceps endurance (time to fatigue).
    • Time Frame: Performed in first week of pulmonary rehabilitation program
    • Voluntary isometric quadriceps endurance (time to fatigue in seconds) is determined on the computerized dynamometer. The isometric endurance test protocol is performed by asking participants to maintain, for as long as possible, an isometric quadriceps contraction representing 60% of the individual isometric maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) force. The test will be ended if the force of the contraction was less than 50% of the MVC for three consecutive seconds.
  • Voluntary isokinetic work fatigue index.
    • Time Frame: Performed in first week of pulmonary rehabilitation program
    • Voluntary isokinetic work fatigue (%) is the decline in work over 30 repetitions determined on the computerized dynamometer. The isokinetic protocol consists of 30 contractions at an angular velocity of 90°/s with maximal effort during extension and passive (submaximal) flexion. Work fatigue index = *work first 5 repetitions – work last 5 repetitions) / work first 5 repetitions * 100%

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • COPD, based on GOLD classification – Clinically stable according to the pulmonary physician, i.e. no exacerbation and/or hospitalization within the previous 4 weeks – Age between 40-80 years – Take part in the pulmonary rehabilitation program at Radboudumc (Nijmegen) Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to understand the Dutch language – Musculoskeletal and neurological problems influencing quadriceps muscle function testing

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 40 Years

Maximum Age: 80 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Radboud University Medical Center
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor

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