Nerve stimulation during exercise for healthy adults and people with COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a noninvasive device that stimulates a nerve in the face during exercise on a stationary bike. It aims to see if the device is feasible and safe for healthy adults and people with COPD.
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Who can take part
- Healthy adults aged 18 to 50 with a BMI between 18 and 30 can join.
- People with COPD aged 40 to 75 who have a confirmed diagnosis and are stable can join.
- You must not have certain heart or brain implants, pacemakers, or other implanted devices.
- You must not have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
- You must not have active skin problems near the face where the electrodes will be placed.
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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