Exercise and breathing study for young adults with vocal cord issues
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how the vocal cords move during exercise in young adults who have trouble breathing while active. It may help researchers understand why this happens and how to better diagnose and treat it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Exercise for more than 2.5 hours each week
- Aged 18 to 26 years old
- Diagnosed with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (a condition where your vocal cords tighten during exercise)
- Breathing is harder during exercise than at rest, and it takes 1-5 minutes to feel better after stopping
- Score 7 or higher on a breathing difficulty questionnaire
- No history of asthma, heart disease, seizures, or other major health problems
- No implants like pacemakers, cochlear implants, or metal devices in your body
- Not pregnant, not a smoker, and have a body mass index under 25
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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