Comparing masks for breathing support in healthy adults
This study tests how different mask designs used at home or in the hospital affect breathing in healthy volunteers. It may help improve mask comfort and fit for people needing breathing support.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You must be able to understand and agree to the study
- You must not need non-invasive ventilation (a machine that helps you breathe through a mask)
- You must not have a fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia) when using a breathing mask
- You must not have had cold or flu symptoms (including COVID-19) in the last 24 hours
- You must not have long-term nasal congestion or a history of a collapsed lung
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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