Diaphragmatic Function and Respiratory Drive in OSA and COPD
Recruiting
Observational Study
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University · Other
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About This Trial
This cross-sectional observational study aims to assess the diaphragmatic morphofunction and respiratory drive characteristics among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), overlap syndrome (OS), and healthy controls. Using ultrasound imaging and surface diaphragm electromyography (EMGdi), the study will explore group differences in diaphragmatic …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients aged between 18 and 80 years.
2. For OSA Group: Diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea with AHI ≥ 5 events/hour based on overnight polysomnography.
3. For COPD Group: Diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on GOLD guidelines.
4. For Overlap Group: Diagnosed…
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