The rationale for undertaking this study is to demonstrate that the agreement between the Sparkle respiratory effort signal amplitude and esophageal manometry is non-inferior to the agreement between the thoracic belt respiratory effort signal amplitude and esophageal manometry. Data collection will be completed within a single visit, in which participants will undergo simultaneous measurement using the Sparkle device, respiratory belts, and esophageal manometry. Data collection will be completed during wakefulness, while participants undergo a series of breathing maneuvers.
This study has been developed in order to demonstrate the validity of the Sparkle respiratory effort signal.