Measuring airway stiffness to personalize breathing machine settings
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether measuring how stiff your airways are with a simple breathing test can help doctors better set your CPAP or BPAP machine. It may lead to more comfortable and effective treatment for sleep apnea.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- You have moderate to severe sleep apnea (AHI of 15 or higher).
- You are about to have a sleep study to adjust your CPAP or BPAP settings.
- You can do a simple breathing test called impulse oscillometry.
- You do not have other lung or muscle diseases that affect breathing.
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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