Status:
UNKNOWN
Neural Respiratory Drive in Pulmonary Hypertension
Lead Sponsor:
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Conditions:
Pulmonary Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief Summary
Investigating neural respiratory drive by examining parasternal EMG measurements in patients presenting for assessment of presumed pulmonary hypertension.
Detailed Description
NRD can be assessed by measuring parasternal electromyogram (EMG). Readings are taken by applying two small electrodes in the second intercostal space either side of the sternum and one to the shoulde...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Able to give informed consent
- Being investigated for pulmonary hypertension
Exclusion
- Patient is pregnant
- Patient has a diagnosed neuromuscular disorder
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04293640
Start Date
February 1 2019
End Date
January 1 2021
Last Update
March 3 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Glasgow, United Kingdom, G81 4DY