Effects of Infliximab (Remicade) on Fat Free Mass in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD Suffering From Cachexia

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether infliximab is effective on fat-free mass in the treatment of patients with moderate to severe COPD suffering from cachexia.

Timeline

Start

2003-10

Primary completion

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Completion

2005-12

Publications

• Background van der Vaart H, Koeter GH, Postma DS, Kauffman HF, ten Hacken NH. First study of infliximab treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2005 Aug 15;172(4):465-9. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200501-147OC. Epub 2005 Jun 3.

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