Sleepless night worsens COPD breathing? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04997200

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how one night without 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 results. The goal was to understand if sleep loss makes breathing harder during activity.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH)

    Karlskrona, Blekinge County, 37179, Sweden

  • Department of Clinical Physiology, Blekinge Hospital

    Karlskrona, Blekinge County, SE-37185, Sweden

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