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Sarcopenia in Chronic Lung Diseases

Epidemiological Study of Sarcopenia in Patients With Chronic Lung Diseases: A Prospective Registry Cohort Study


Sponsor

Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Nov 25, 2022

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Inclusion criteria A)Outpatients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or ILD (interstitial lung disease) from department of Chest medicine in Taichung Veterans General Hospital, judged by the doctor that they do not need hospitalization or emergent treatment. B) Patients who agree to provide the ID card number to the research team for usage as a link to the National Health Insurance research database and Health bank to explore the continuity of care and the use of medical resources


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining sarcopenia (muscle wasting and weakness) in patients with chronic lung diseases — specifically COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). Researchers want to understand how muscle loss affects care needs and medical resource use in these patients. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 20 years or older - You have been diagnosed with COPD or interstitial lung disease (ILD) - You are an outpatient (not currently hospitalized or needing emergency care) - You have been assessed as having frailty based on a frailty scale - You agree to share your ID information for linkage to health databases **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You refuse to sign the consent form - You are bedridden or cannot walk due to physical disability - You have terminal cancer or advanced HIV/AIDS - You have significant fluid swelling (edema) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan

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