Minimal important difference of quadriceps maximal voluntary contraction (QMVC) in COPD: a prospective cohort study

We provide MID estimates for QMVC parameters. Sex-specific or normalised MID estimates for QMVC should be used to facilitate the interpretation of change.

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Thorax
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2026-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2025-223799
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
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Abstract

We provide MID estimates for QMVC parameters. Sex-specific or normalised MID estimates for QMVC should be used to facilitate the interpretation of change.

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King's College London (GB), Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB), Harefield Hospital (GB), Future Science Group (United Kingdom) (GB), Imperial College London (GB), Brunel University of London (GB)
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