Respiratory Disease clinical trials at UC Health
1 research study open to eligible people

  • Diagnostic Accuracy Of Forced Oscillation Technique To Detect Lung Function Anomalies

    open to eligible people ages 3 years and up

    The diagnosis of a lung function anomaly requires the evaluation of pulmonary function by spirometry. However, some patients (e.g. children, elderly, or diseased individuals) may have difficulty performing the related forced maximal respiratory maneuver correctly. Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) measures lung impedance during tidal breathing, requiring minimal patient cooperation. The purpose of this study is to establish the diagnostic accuracy of FOT parameters alone or in combination with lung volumes in detecting lung function anomalies as compared with spirometry and with the diagnosis made by the physician.

    at UCLA

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