Clinical trials: Examination of Diaphragm Movement Using Ultrasound

Diaphragm; Movement, Examination of Diaphragm Movement Using Ultrasound

Diaphragmatic Motion Using Linear Ultrasound

• Completed
• Age: 18 years and older
• Observational study

This study evaluates the movement of the diaphragm (which is the main muscle used for breathing). It will compare two ultrasound modalities: linear ultrasound versus curvilinear ultrasound, at measuring diaphragm motion.

Trial name

NCT03225508

Testing

Linear Ultrasound to Measure Diaphragmatic Movement, Curvilinear Ultrasound to Measure Diaphragmatic Movement, Pulmonary function tests

Where

Canada

Volunteers

175 people

Sponsor

University Health Network, Toronto