Chest therapy for stiff lungs
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a special chest stretching technique to help people with restrictive lung disease breathe better. It is for adults in Sejong City who already get breathing treatments and have a certain type of lung stiffness on their breathing tests.
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Who can take part
- Age 19 or older
- Currently getting breathing treatment at C Hospital in Sejong City
- Lung function tests show a restrictive pattern (stiff lungs, not blocked airways)
- Diagnosed with a restrictive lung disease like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, scoliosis, or a neuromuscular condition (e.g., muscle weakness or ALS)
- No signs of blocked airways on lung function tests
Quick eligibility check
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