Study for sleep testing after sudden breathing trouble
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies people who unexpectedly end up in the hospital or emergency room because of a sudden worsening in breathing that leads to too much carbon dioxide. It may help doctors understand whether sleep-related breathing issues contribute and how to better prevent repeat episodes.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult who recently needed an unplanned hospital or ER visit for sudden breathing worsening with high carbon dioxide
- This breathing episode happened while you were NOT already using home breathing support (a ventilator, either through the mask or a breathing tube)
- You do not have major nerve or brain conditions that can directly affect breathing (like spinal cord injury or Alzheimer’s) and you do not have a tracheotomy
- Your body weight is not in the non-morbidly obese range (the study excludes higher obesity ranges)
- Your breathing problem was not caused by a drug overdose
- You can complete sleep studies without needing breathing support during them, and you should not have a serious event that requires ventilation support during the sleep tests
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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