Sleepless night worsens COPD breathing, study finds
NCT ID NCT04997200
First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at how missing a full night of sleep affects shortness of breath and exercise ability in people with COPD. Twenty adults with COPD completed two tests: one after a normal night's sleep and one after staying awake all night. Researchers measured how hard it felt to breathe during a cycling exercise to see if sleep loss made symptoms worse.
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Locations
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Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH)
Karlskrona, Blekinge County, 37179, Sweden
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Department of Clinical Physiology, Blekinge Hospital
Karlskrona, Blekinge County, SE-37185, Sweden
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