BIPAP therapy and diaphragm function in stable COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a breathing device called BIPAP helps improve diaphragm muscle function in people with stable COPD. It looks at how the diaphragm works before and after using BIPAP at home.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old
- You have been diagnosed with COPD for at least 1 year
- Your COPD is stable (no flare-ups in the past 4 weeks)
- Your doctor has prescribed BIPAP therapy for you
- You are willing to join and sign a consent form
- You do not have any serious conditions like heart failure, nerve or muscle disease, chest deformity, or recent surgery
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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