Clinical trials: Chest Wall Deformity
Mesothelioma, Lung Neoplasms
Chest Wall Motion Analysis in Disease
Breathing movements, called chest wall motion, are very complex. The investigators are studying how movement of the abdomen, ribs and diaphragm contribute to breathing and how this differs with different diseases in the chest.
- Conditions
- Mesothelioma, Lung Neoplasms, Surgery, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- CWM (NCT02958683)
- Testing
- Chest wall motion analysis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heart of England NHS Trust
Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum
Physiological Assessments During Non Operative Treatment on the Chest Wall Deformities
The physiological assessment in non-operative treatment on chest wall deformities, are still unclear today. These functional benefits outweigh the aesthetic benefits associated with anatomical improvement.
- Trial name
- PECTUS (NCT02528656)
- Testing
- Vacuum Bell, Dynamic Compression System
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Palliation of Congenital Heart Diseases, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Impact of Chest Wall Mechanics on Lung and Cardiovascular Function During Delayed Sternal Closure
This study aims to describe chest wall mechanics during delayed sternal closure (DSC) in neonates following cardiopulmonary bypass or palliation of congenital heart diseases.
- Conditions
- Palliation of Congenital Heart Diseases, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Chest Wall Mechanics, Neonatal Delayed Sternal Closure
- Trial name
- NCT05257525
- Testing
- Esophageal manometry catheter at various PEEP levels and tidal volumes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum
Chest Wall Deformities Beyond the Chest Wall
Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are chest wall deformities that may influence respiratory function, physical capacity, posture, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- BEYOND (NCT07844382)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Cystic Fibrosis
Effects of High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Combined With Concurrent Training on Cough,in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) combined with concurrent training on cough, sputum clearance, exercise tolerance, and respiratory muscle strength in…
- Trial name
- NCT07519460
- Testing
- High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation, Concurrent Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cystic Fibrosis
Long-term Study, Comparing Vest Therapy to Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Therapy in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
This study is a preliminary study designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of HFCWO using the InCourage vest system as an airway clearance technique for the treatment of CF.
- Trial name
- NCT00817180
- Testing
- Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP), High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) using InCourage Vest System
- Where
- 13 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Preterm, Premature
Effects of Kinesiotaping on Respiratory Muscles in Very Preterm Infants
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on blood gas parameters, respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and pressure limits in preterm infants with RDS who are on NIV.
- Conditions
- Preterm, Premature, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06285669
- Testing
- kinesiotaping application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Pulmonary Assessment in Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome Patients
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS) is a complex condition that involves chest wall deformities that can affect normal breathing and lung growth.
- Trial name
- NCT04977830
- Testing
- Xenon-129
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Patrick Cahill, MD
Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent, Chest Deformities
Sagittal Spine Balance in Patients With Chest Wall Deformity
Does the funnel deformity affects the sagittal balance of the spine? This question is a result of a Principal Investigator's novel observation, that in some cases restoring the correct balance reduce the distance between the…
- Trial name
- NCT07070609
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin
Postoperative Pain
Prediction of Acute Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Consumption
Pain is an expected part of surgical recovery but effective pain management remains challenging. The high variability in postoperative pain experience and analgesic treatment response between patients is part of the challenge.
- Trial name
- MIRPEX-3 (NCT02230865)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kasper Grosen
Chest Wall Deformity, Funnel Chest
Chest Wall Deformities in Children - Epidemiological Data
Pectus excavatum (PE) or funnel breast is the most common congenital deformity of the chest wall, which occurs in about 1 in 400 births with a boy to girl ratio of 4: 1 to 3: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT04448574
- Testing
- Chest Wall Deformities Questionaire
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Cystic Fibrosis
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation and Cystic Fibrosis
High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) has been shown to increase tracheal mucus clearance compared with a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT01057524
- Testing
- High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO), Usual airway clearance
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Pectus Excavatum
Quantifying Changes in the Thoracic Wall After Nuss Bar Removal in Pectus Excavatum Patients Using 3D Imaging
Pectus excavatum (funnel chest) is the most common congenital anterior thoracic wall deformity. It can be associated not only with cosmetic concerns but also with psychosocial and limiting somatic complaints.
- Trial name
- CHEST (NCT07498699)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Erik de Loos
Pectus Excavatum
Quantification of Chest Wall Changes After Nuss Bar Removal Utilizing Three-dimensional Optical Surface Scans
Pectus excavatum is the most common anterior chest wall deformity that affects up to 1:400 of newborns. If an operative correction is indicated, patients are often operated via the Ravitsch or Nuss bar procedure. The latter (i.e.
- Trial name
- CHEST (NCT04052321)
- Testing
- 3D optical surface scan
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Non Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
HFCWO in Children With Non-CF Bronchiectasis
the study will concentrate on the effect of High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation compared to conventional pulmonary physiotherapy on children with non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
- Trial name
- NCT07722364
- Testing
- High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation, conventional physiotherapy program directed towards improvement of pulmonary functions and quality of life.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sphinx university
Esophageal Atresia, Oesophageal Atresia
Evaluation of the Respiratory Impact After Conventional or Minimally Invasive Esophageal Atresia Surgery
Right thoracotomy, conventional approach to esophageal atresia repair, leads to up to 60% radiological chest wall sequelae anomalies. The impact of these anomalies on the patient's respiratory function remains unknown.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Atresia, Oesophageal Atresia, Restrictive Lung Disease, Chest Wall Anomaly
- Trial name
- RestriMIS (NCT04136795)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Cystic Fibrosis
Airway Clearance Using High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) has been shown to increase tracheal mucous clearance compared with control. These observations led to the development of 'The Vest' which is a non-stretchable jacket connected to an…
- Trial name
- NCT00817947
- Testing
- High frequency chest wall oscillation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Pectus Excavatum
Multicenter Trial of Magnetic Mini-Mover for Pectus Excavatum
This study is a Phase 3, multicenter, non-randomized study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the next-generation outpatient Magnetic Mini-Mover Procedure (3MP) in 15 patients aged 8-14 years for the correction of pectus…
- Trial name
- 3MP (NCT01327274)
- Testing
- Magnetic Mini-Mover Procedure (Magnimplant)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Harrison
Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum
Psychological Assessment of Patients With Chest Wall Deformities
The study aims to investigate the most frequent psychological outcomes associated to chest wall deformities and patients' quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04362878
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florence
Pectus Excavatum
Non-invasive Negative Pressure Treatment for Pectus Excavatum
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the non-invasive negative pressure treatment with the use of the device Vacuum Bellfor is effective for the pectus excavatum treatment
- Trial name
- NCT01816373
- Testing
- Vacuum Bell
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo