Breathing Muscle Function in Sleep Apnea and COPD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) and the drive to breathe work in people with sleep apnea, COPD, or both. Researchers want to compare these groups with healthy volunteers to better understand breathing problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You either have sleep apnea (with a certain severity), COPD, both, or you are a healthy volunteer without lung or sleep problems.
- You should not have severe heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- You should not have muscle diseases that affect breathing or had recent chest surgery.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You can understand the study and give your consent.
Quick eligibility check
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