Clinical trials: Chest Wall Disorders
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Pedicled Lateral Chest Wall Lymph-Adipofascial Flap to Prevent Arm Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast cancer surgery that includes removal of lymph nodes from the armpit (axillary lymph node dissection) can disrupt normal lymphatic drainage and may lead to arm swelling, known as lymphedema.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- LAF-ALND (NCT07415200)
- Testing
- Pedicled Lateral Chest Wall Lymph-Adipofascial Flap Axillary Reconstruction
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Breast Cancer
MRI-Guided Ultrasound Stimulated Microbubbles Radiation Treatment for Patients with Chest-Wall and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
The objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-guided ultrasound stimulated microbubble treatment to enhance radiation effects in humans receiving external beam…
- Trial name
- NCT06633601
- Testing
- MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Technology, Definity Suspension for Injection
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Respiratory Failure, Neuromuscular Disease
Ventilator Monitoring in Early Exacerbation Detection
The aim of this study is to determine whether respiratory disease exacerbations (a sudden worsening of symptoms) can be predicted by variables that are monitored by non-invasive ventilators (small machines that assist breathing)…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Failure, Neuromuscular Disease, Chest Wall Disorder, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01644162
- Testing
- iVAPS ventilation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Funnel Chest
Evaluation of Chest Wall Motility After MIRPE
Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common congenital deformity of the chest wall and surgical treatment using the minimally invasive technique (MIRPE) is consolidating as the choice to perform PE correction.
- Trial name
- NCT05124626
- Testing
- MIRPE with two bars, MIRPE with one bar
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Central Obesity, Ventilatory Function
Effect of Thoracic Mobilization in People With Central Obesity
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether Mulligan thoracic mobilization in extension improves ventilatory functions and chest wall expansion in adults with central obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT07718178
- Testing
- Mulligan Thoracic Mobilization, low carbohydrate, Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pre-Operative Assessment of Chest Wall Invasion in NSCLC Using Pre-Operative, Surgeon Performed Ultrasound
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (75% of lung cancer) is associated with involvement of the parietal pleura and or chest wall (soft tissue and/or bone) in 5-8% of patients.
- Trial name
- CT0010 (NCT01206894)
- Testing
- Transthoracic Ultrasound
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
COPD, Chronic Bronchitis
Airway Clearance for Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation
The purpose of this study is to show that one form of mechanical airway clearance techniques, High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO)using a pneumatic vest, will diminish exacerbations of COPD which will improve respiratory…
- Conditions
- COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
- Trial name
- NCT00181207
- Testing
- pneumatic vest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
COPD
Effectiveness of Chest Wall Mobilization Program in Improving Respiratory Function for Patients With COPD
Patients with severe COPD will be recruited from the Respiratory Outpatient Clinic of Kowloon Hospital. Baseline (pre-intervention) assessment for all recruited subjects will be conducted by one physiotherapist assessor who is…
- Trial name
- NCT04122365
- Testing
- Chest Wall Mobilization Program, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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
Spinal Cord Injury
Chest Wall Kinematics and Respiratory Muscle Action During Supine Breathing in Individuals With and Without Spinal Cord Injury
Objective: To investigate the movement strategy of breathing based on three-compartment model measured by optoelectronic plethysmography (OEP) and electromyography (EMG ) among individuals with and without spinal cord injury in…
- Trial name
- SCI (NCT01084512)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
COPD
Continuous Chest Wall Vibration in COPD Rehabilitation
Dyspnea, the sensation of breathing discomfort or shortness of breath, is one of the main symptoms for patients affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), particularly during exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT03644888
- Testing
- Cycle ergometer training, Airway clearance program, Vibration therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Breast Cancer Female, Dysphagia
Zinc-L-Carnosine Prevents Dysphagia in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Radiotherapy
Irradiation of level III and IV draining nodes in breast cancer patients is often associated with dysphagia, requiring treatment with FANS and/or steroids.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Female, Dysphagia, Adjuvant Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT03997188
- Testing
- Hepilor
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cynthia Aristei
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
ELECTROVEST: Electro-Stimulation Vibratory Vest for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Diseases
This study will evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of a novel wearable device, the ELECTROVEST, designed to improve airway clearance in patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
- Conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Bronchiectasis Adult, Asthma Bronchiale
- Trial name
- Electrovest (NCT07175012)
- Testing
- ELECTROVEST, The Vest® Model 105
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío
Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma, Breast Cancer
Neratinib in Combination With Ruxolitinib in Patients With mTNBC
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the safety and efficacy of combined ruxolitinib and neratinib in patients with chemotherapy-pretreated metastatic triple negative breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06008275
- Testing
- Neratinib Oral Tablet, Ruxolitinib Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ELASTANCE: Prospective Physiological Study of Lung Elastance in Recruitment and Derecruitment in Early Onset Mechanically Ventilated ARDS Patients
The recruitment strategy in Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients mechanically ventilated combines recruitment maneuvers and positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP).
- Trial name
- ELASTANCE (NCT01899560)
- Testing
- Measure lung and chest wall elastance with esophageal catheter, non-invasive method for measuring the lung elastance
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Dyspnea
A Wearable In-phase Chest Wall Vibration Device for Relief of Dyspnoea in COPD: a First-in-human Exploratory Study
The goal of this exploratory clinical trial is to evaluate the initial clinical safety and performance of a prototype wearable chest wall vibration (CWV) device intended to relieve exertional dyspnea in adults with Chronic…
- Trial name
- ResWave (NCT06432920)
- Testing
- ResWave
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Elevre Medical Ltd.
Lung Cancer Patients, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Treatment of Pulmonary SUlcus, Pancoast and Chest Wall Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Employing Radiation, Immuno-oncology and Resection
The SUPER trial is a prospective Phase II trial. It is designed for patients with stage 2 or 3 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) prior to surgery.
- Trial name
- SUPER (NCT06331455)
- Testing
- Durvalumab, Non-ablative oligofractionated radiation (NORT)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Marc de Perrot
Breast Cancer, Male Breast Cancer
Vorinostat and Trastuzumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Locally Recurrent Breast Cancer
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with trastuzumab and to see how well they work in treating patients with metastatic breast canceror breast cancer that has…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Male Breast Cancer, Recurrent Breast Cancer, Stage IIIB Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00258349
- Testing
- vorinostat, trastuzumab
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Nocturnal Hypoventilation, Neuromuscular Disease
Autotitrating Versus Standard Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) in Newly Diagnosed Patients
The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy and tolerance of autotitrating non-invasive ventilation (NIV) versus standard NIV in patients with newly diagnosed nocturnal hypoventilation who have never experienced nocturnal…
- Conditions
- Nocturnal Hypoventilation, Neuromuscular Disease, Chest Wall Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00901485
- Testing
- AutoVPAP, VPAPIIIST-A
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Ductal
Spect Analysis of Cardiac Perfusion Changes After Whole Breast/Chest Wall Radiation Therapy With ABC
Cardiac perfusion changes have been seen after whole breast / chest wall irradiation for breast cancer. The Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) device theoretically decreases radiation exposure to the heart during radiation for…
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Ductal, Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00321048
- Testing
- Active Breathing Coordinator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins