A role for anabolic steroids in the rehabilitation of patients with COPD? * A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial

Authors :: Creutzberg, Eva C.
Wouters, Emiel F.M.
Mostert, Rob
Pluymers, Rob J.
Schols, Annemie M.W.J.
Source :: Chest. November 2003, Vol. 124 Issue 5, p1733, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Study objectives: Skeletal muscle weakness commonly occurs in patients with COPD. Long-term use of systemic glucocorticosteroids further contributes to muscle weakness. Anabolic steroids could be an additional mode of intervention [...]

Subjects :: Rehabilitation -- Research
Lung diseases, Obstructive -- Care and treatment -- Drug therapy -- Research
Clinical trials -- Research
Anabolic steroids -- Evaluation -- Research
Statistics -- Research
Health
Drug therapy
Care and treatment
Evaluation
Research

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