Lung function and muscle health in COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how COPD affects your breathing muscles and overall muscle health. It uses simple tests like breathing tests and ultrasound to see how your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) is working, which may help doctors better understand and manage COPD.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with COPD and your last flare-up was at least 6 weeks ago.
- You do not need a breathing machine (non-invasive ventilation) at home.
- You do not have other conditions that affect your breathing muscles, such as nerve or muscle disorders, recent chest or belly surgery, very severe obesity, or pregnancy.
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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