Measuring Left Diaphragm Function with Ultrasound
This study tests a new way to measure how well your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) is working using ultrasound imaging. Researchers want to see if this measurement method works reliably in patients who are on breathing support.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are receiving oxygen support through a mask or breathing tube
- You can have clear ultrasound images taken of your diaphragm
- You do not have a phrenic nerve injury or paralysis (nerves controlling the diaphragm)
- You do not have neuromuscular diseases like ALS or myasthenia gravis
- You are not pregnant
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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