Evaluating breathing difficulties using exercise testing and oscillometry
Official title: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Oscillometry for the Evaluation of Dyspnea
Run by University of Rochester · NCT06554353 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if measuring airway resistance during breathing tests can help understand the causes of shortness of breath in people who have been referred for exercise testing.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Rochester Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 29, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06554353 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing shortness of breath who are referred for cardiopulmonary exercise testing and can perform the required breathing tests.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide consent or perform the oscillometry test will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the relationship between airway resistance, measured by oscillometry, and abnormal findings from cardiopulmonary exercise testing in individuals experiencing shortness of breath. Participants will undergo both tests to determine if there is a correlation between the two measures. The study focuses on patients referred for cardiopulmonary exercise testing and will utilize an oscillometer to gather data on airway resistance. The findings could enhance understanding of dyspnea and improve diagnostic approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better diagnostic methods for patients suffering from breathing difficulties.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is not widely tested, similar studies have shown promise in understanding dyspnea through exercise testing.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where it's running
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Highland Hospital
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patrick Donohue, Md
- Email: patrick_donohue@urmc.rochester.edu
- Phone: 716-226-8429
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.