Ultrasound study of rib muscles after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at the muscles between your ribs to see how they change after a stroke and how those changes relate to your breathing and movement. You might join as someone who has had a stroke or as a healthy volunteer for comparison.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had a stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) or are a healthy volunteer.
- You can follow study instructions and understand what the study is about.
- You do not have lung disease like COPD or asthma.
- You have not had chest or belly surgery in the past.
- You do not have another muscle or nerve condition.
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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