Measuring diaphragm movement in breathing patients
This study uses ultrasound to measure how well the diaphragm moves in patients who are breathing with or without a breathing tube. It may help doctors better understand breathing function and guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be able to breathe with a mask or a T-tube (a small breathing aid) at a set oxygen flow
- You must agree to take part and sign a consent form
- You must not have nerve damage or paralysis of the diaphragm
- You must not be pregnant
- You must not have a muscle or nerve disease like ALS or myasthenia gravis
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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