Sleepless night worsens COPD breathing? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT04997200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how one night of no sleep affects shortness of breath and exercise ability in 20 people with COPD. Participants did exercise tests after a normal night and after a sleepless night to compare. The goal was to understand if sleep loss makes breathing harder during activity.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
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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