Quantification and Repeatability of Magnetic Stimulation

Quantification and Repeatability of Responses to Rapid Bilateral Magnetic Stimulation of the Phrenic Nerves

In this project the quantification and the repeatability of responses to rapid bilateral magnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerves will be investigated in healthy humans.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• non-smoking
• normal lung function
• body mass index: 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
• able to communicate in english
• willing to adhere to study rules

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute illness or chronic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, and health conditions affecting metabolism, the cardiovascular or the respiratory system, or sleep
• intake of medications affecting metabolism, the cardiovascular, the neuromuscular or the respiratory system, or sleep
• any metal or electronics inside of the body
• presence of cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillators or implanted neurostimulators
• history of seizures or epilepsy
• tatoos on the stimulation sites
• previous enrolment in this study
• for women: pregnancy, breastfeeding, or intention to become pregnant during the study