Osteopathic therapy for advanced pulmonary fibrosis
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if gentle hands-on osteopathic techniques can help people with advanced pulmonary fibrosis (a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing trouble). It may help improve breathing and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis with severe breathing problems (measured by lung function tests)
- You are not currently having a flare-up of your condition
- You are stable and can cooperate with therapy
- You do not have an active infection, cancer, or chest wall deformity
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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