High-flow nasal cannula for breathlessness in lung scarring
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, moisturized oxygen through small tubes in your nose) can help reduce persistent shortness of breath in people with interstitial lung disease. If you already use long-term oxygen therapy but still feel breathless, this treatment might offer extra relief.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (a condition that causes scarring in the lungs).
- You have significant breathlessness even with daily activities, scoring 3 or more on a standard breathing scale.
- You have been using home oxygen therapy for at least 3 months.
- You are not currently smoking and do not have COPD or lung cancer.
- You are not using a breathing machine like CPAP or non-invasive ventilation.
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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