How the soft palate affects breathing in healthy adults
This study uses MRI scans and a breathing mask to understand how the soft part of the roof of your mouth behaves during breathing. It is for healthy adults to help improve breathing devices.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be generally healthy, with no known lung or upper airway diseases.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan (no metal implants or claustrophobia).
- You must not have conditions that prevent using a breathing mask, like a collapsed lung.
- You must be free of cold, flu, or significant congestion for at least 3 days before the study.
- You must not have had surgery on your palate or prior major head or neck surgery.
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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