Regulatie ademhalingscentrum in het brein, chemosensitiviteit chemosensitivity Regulation of breathing centre in the brain
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention consists of oral administration of sodium bicarbonate during 3
days 3 times a day and the fourth day a last dosis.
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent Age >18 year,
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pre-existent pulmonary problems Hypo- or hyperventilation syndrome Use of prescribed medication BMI>35 Upper airway/esophageal/mouth or face pathology
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the difference between ventilatory response with normal and increased bicarbonate level. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The second study parameter is the difference between electrical activity of the diaphragm muscle during the normal ventilatory response and after bicarbonate administration. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed