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Sarcopenia in Chronic Lung Diseases

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

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06280443
PhaseNot Applicable
Enrollment300
SponsorTaichung Veterans General Hospital
Age20 Years
SexALL
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Conditions studied

Sarcopenia, COPD, Asthma, ILD

About this study

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

Primary outcomes

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: 1. 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. 2. Those who meet the conditions for frailty diagnosis after assessment by the Frailty Scale 3. 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 4. Age\>=20 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who refuse to sign the consent form 2. Patients who are bed ridden or unable to walk due to physical disabilities 3. Patients with terminal cancer or human acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 4. Patients with edema (pitting edema +2)

Study locations

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-30.