How mask design affects breathing in COPD and OHS
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests how different mask designs affect breathing in people with COPD or OHS who use a nighttime breathing machine. You'll stay overnight in a sleep lab so the team can check which mask works best for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been prescribed a nighttime breathing mask (non-invasive ventilation) for COPD or obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)
- You are able to stay overnight in a sleep lab for a sleep study
- You can sleep comfortably on a standard double bed
- You are not allergic to the adhesive used for the sensors
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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