Breathing Machine's impact on key muscle under scrutiny in COPD study
NCT ID NCT07193017
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how long-term use of a BiPAP machine affects the diaphragm—the main breathing muscle—in people with advanced COPD. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure diaphragm thickness and movement over 6 weeks and 12 months in 30 patients. The goal is to learn whether BiPAP helps or harms diaphragm function, which could guide future treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors understand how BiPAP affects the diaphragm in COPD, potentially leading to better treatment plans for advanced respiratory failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. It measures changes but does not test a new drug or cure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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