Diaphragm elasticity study in healthy adults
This study uses ultrasound to measure how stiff your diaphragm muscle is while you breathe. It aims to find out if this ultrasound measurement relates to the pressure your diaphragm generates, which could help understand breathing muscle function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- You have no known lung, nerve/muscle, or heart/chest diseases.
- You can do deep breathing exercises and give your consent.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not smoked more than 10 pack-years (for example, 1 pack a day for 10 years).
- You do not have swallowing problems, esophageal diseases, or issues with the valve between your stomach and esophagus.
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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