Diaphragmatic Function as a Biomarker
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Conditions studied: Dyspnea; Asthmatic, COPD, Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Asthma, Dyspnea
In brief
Dyspnea is among the most common symptoms in patients with respiratory diseases such as Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Hypertension. However, the pathophysiology and underlying mechanisms of dyspnea in patients with respiratory diseases are still poorly understood. Diaphragm dysfunction might be highly prevalent in patients with dyspnea and respiratory diseases. The association of diaphragm function and potential prognostic significance in patients with respiratory diseases has not yet been investigated.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05903001
- Run by
- RWTH Aachen University
- People needed
- 800
- Starts
- 2023-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- patient has one of the following lung diseases: COPD, bronchial asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension
- is 18 years or older
- is mentally and physically able to understand the study and to follow instructions
- are legally competent
- signed declaration of consent
You may not qualify if…
- BMI > 35
- current or treatments or diseases in the past which could influence the evaluation of the study
- Expected lack of willingness to actively participate in study-related measures
- alcohol or drug abuse
- disc herniation/prolapse
- epilepsy
- wheelchair bound
- in custody due to an official or court order
- in a dependent relationship or employment relationship with investigating physician or one of their deputy
- emergency inpatient hospital stay within 4 weeks before study-specific examinations
Where it is running
- RWTH Aachen University Hospital — Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (enrolling)
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