Glottic Width and Respiratory Flow in Patients With Various Lung Diseases
Completed
- Conditions
- Lung Diseases
- Interventions
- Other: Laryngoscopy
- Registration Number
- NCT02460757
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Essen
- Brief Summary
In this study the investigators examine the glottic width and the respiratory flow at rest in patients with various lung disease. The investigators postulated that a positive expiratory pressure is created through the narrowing of the glottic width in patients with hyperinflation.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 56
Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical indication for a bronchoscopy
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients requiring mechanical ventilation during bronchoscopy
- Disease of the larynx
- Inability to breathe through the mouthpiece
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Patients with COPD Laryngoscopy - Patients with interstitial lung disease Laryngoscopy - Healthy subjects Laryngoscopy -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Angle of the glottic width 18 Months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ruhrlandklinik
🇩🇪Essen, Germany