Testing a breathing distress scale in intensive care patients
This study tests whether a new way of measuring breathing distress (the Turkish RDOS) matches carbon dioxide levels in the breath of people with serious illnesses who have shortness of breath. By joining, you help doctors better assess and treat breathlessness in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a diagnosis of lung or pleural cancer, chronic kidney failure, congestive heart failure, COPD, asthma, or pneumonia, and be experiencing shortness of breath (dyspnea).
- You must have been specifically referred for treatment of dyspnea.
- You must have spent at least one day in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You or a family member must agree to participate in the study.
- You cannot be completely dependent on a ventilator, and you cannot have certain central nervous system diseases like quadriplegia or bulbar ALS.
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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