Monitoring breathing muscles in respiratory failure patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to monitor breathing muscles in patients who need extra oxygen or breathing support, like a mask or high-flow oxygen. It may help doctors better understand how to treat respiratory failure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have acute respiratory failure with low oxygen or high carbon dioxide levels
- You are currently using a breathing support device like high-flow oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have severe facial injuries, a pacemaker, or need immediate help to breathe
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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