Checking diaphragm function in older adults with sudden breathing trouble
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how the diaphragm (the main muscle you use to breathe) works during an emergency for people 75 and older who come in with sudden shortness of breath. It uses a simple ultrasound to check this muscle, which may help doctors understand breathing problems better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 75 years or older.
- You are in the emergency room because of sudden shortness of breath.
- You do not need immediate help from a breathing machine.
- Your breathing is not too fast, and your oxygen levels are not too low.
- You do not have diaphragm paralysis or a muscle disease.
- You are not in shock from very low blood pressure.
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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