Breathing muscle strength in bronchiectasis
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a breathing muscle exercise can help people with bronchiectasis breathe easier. It looks at how the exercise affects your ability to cough and clear mucus.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis (not caused by cystic fibrosis).
- You are not currently having a bad infection flare-up.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You do not have any muscle diseases or a history of stroke.
- You are not pregnant or have unstable heart disease.
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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