Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Oscillometry for the Evaluation of Dyspnea

Purpose

This study will determine if airway resistance to airflow and pressure, measured by Oscillometry, is associated with abnormal findings on Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in subjects who are experiencing shortness of breath.

Conditions

  • Breathing, Mouth
  • Lung Function Decreased
  • Dyspnea
  • Shortness of Breath

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Willingness to perform breathing test - Must be able to speak and understand English - Referred for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unable to provide consent or perform oscillometry test

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Subjects with dyspnea referred for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Subjects with unexplained dyspnea referred for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
  • Device: Oscillometer
    The tremoFlo C-100 Airwave Oscillometry System is intended to measure respiratory system impedance using the Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT).
    Other names:
    • THORASYS tremoFlo C-100 Airwave Oscillometry System

Recruiting Locations

Highland Hospital
Rochester, New York 14620
Contact:
PATRICK A DONOHUE, MD
5853416774
patrick_donohue@urmc.rochester.edu

More Details

NCT ID
NCT06554353
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Rochester

Study Contact

PATRICK DONOHUE, MD
716-226-8429
patrick_donohue@urmc.rochester.edu