Breathing muscle fatigue and leg oxygen in COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how breathing muscle tiredness relates to oxygen levels in leg muscles for people with moderate-to-severe COPD. It may help patients understand their condition better.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Stage 2 or Stage 3 COPD.
- You have been on the same medications for the last 4 weeks.
- You do not have any other lung disease besides COPD.
- You have not had a COPD flare-up in the last 4 weeks.
- You do not have severe heart disease or require high-flow oxygen.
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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