Clinical trials: Chest Wall Disorders
Esophageal Cancer, Esophagectomy
Oesophagectomy and Chest Wall and Respiratory Function
Open surgery for esophageal cancer commonly involves large incisions in the chest, associated with a high rate of pulmonary complications (30-50%).
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Esophagectomy, Respiratory Function Loss
- Trial name
- NCT03835273
- Testing
- 3D motion capture system, Incentive spirometry, Questionnaires
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Breast Cancer
Multicenter Phase II Study of Apatinib in Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer(CABC006)
The treatment of the patients with recurrent and metastatic breast cancer remains a major problem. There is still a lack of effective targeted therapy for Her-2 negative breast cancer.Based on the present researches on the…
- Trial name
- NCT02878057
- Testing
- Apatinib
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Breast Cancer
Phase I/II Trial of Doxil and Hyperthermia for Breast Cancer Patients With Chest Wall Recurrence or Stage IV Disease With Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Purpose: The purpose of this protocol is to evaluate the combination of Doxil chemotherapy and heat treatment for recurrent breast cancer located on the chestwall following mastectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00006433
- Testing
- Doxil, heat treatment
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment for Adults With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (The FOCUS Study)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common disorder that can lead to heart failure. Not all people with CAD are eligible for today's standard treatments.
- Conditions
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Angina, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT00824005
- Testing
- Adult stem cells
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis
Effect of HFCWO Vests on Spirometry Measurements
The impact of high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy on spirometry values (Forced Expiratory Volume, Forced Vital Capacity, Peak Expiratory Flow, Forced Expiratory Flow and Tidal Volume is investigated during use of…
- Trial name
- NCT03628456
- Testing
- International Biophysics AffloVest, Hill-Rom Monarch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Biophysics Corporation
Pulmonary Neoplasm
Trial of Pre-operative Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Surgical Resection in Pancoast Tumors (JCOG 9806)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the trimodality (concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by surgical resection) approach in superior sulcus tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00128037
- Testing
- mitomycin C, vindesine, cisplatin and radiotherapy
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Japan Clinical Oncology Group
Blunt Chest Wall Trauma
STUMBL vs TTSS in Predicting Morbidity and Mortality of Blunt Chest Trauma
This study aim to compare the effectiveness of the STUMBL Score and the Thoracic Trauma Severity Score (TTSS) in predicting morbidity and mortality in patients with blunt chest wall trauma, and to evaluate which scoring system…
- Trial name
- NCT07270354
- Testing
- Chest X-Ray, Computed Tomography (CT) Chest (with or without contrast)
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Male Breast Cancer, Stage IIIB Breast Cancer
Phase I-II Study of Vorinostat, Paclitaxel, and Bevacizumab in Metastatic Breast Cancer
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with paclitaxel and bevacizumab and to see how well they work in treating patients with metastatic breast cancer and/or breast…
- Conditions
- Male Breast Cancer, Stage IIIB Breast Cancer, Stage IIIC Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00368875
- Testing
- vorinostat, paclitaxel, bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Bronchiolitis
Chest and Abdominal Wall Strapping in Infant With Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of admission to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for respiratory distress. The care of an infant with severe bronchiolitis is mainly based on symptomatic treatment (nutritional and…
- Trial name
- WRAPITIS (NCT06083077)
- Testing
- Chest wall strapping
- Where
- France
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Breast Cancer
Immediate Implant Breast Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to study the impact of the immediate implant breast reconstruction for patients with mastectomy and postoperative chest wall radiotherapy
- Trial name
- ISIS (NCT02055937)
- Testing
- immediate implant breast reconstruction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle
Aneurysm Aortic, Aneurysm Aortic Root
Strength Tracking From Wall Tichness Over Aortic Biomechanics (STORM)
The aim of the study is to analyse the resected portion of aneurysmatic ascending aorta in order to assess its strength to rupture, standardise the various measurements performed within the lab and try to correlate these…
- Trial name
- STORM (NCT07453251)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Pectus Excavatum
Magnetic Mini-Mover Procedure to Treat Pectus Excavatum
This is a medical research study. The study investigators have developed a method to gradually repair pectus excavatum (sunken chest) deformity by placing a magnet on the sternum (breastbone) and then applying an external…
- Trial name
- 3MP (NCT00466206)
- Testing
- Magnetic Mini-Mover Procedure (3MP), Magnatract (external magnet in a removable external brace), 3MP (Magnetic Mini-Mover Procedure)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Breast Cancer
Novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Ultrasound-Stimulated Microbubble Radiation Treatment for Patients With Chest-Wall and Breast Cancer
The objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and response of novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-guided ultrasound stimulated microbubble treatment to enhance radiation effects in humans receiving external beam…
- Trial name
- NCT06185972
- Testing
- Definity, Sonalleve Focused Ultrasound Device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Pseudo Angina, Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Treatment of Pectoralis Trigger Points in Patients With Pseudo Angina
Pseudo-angina is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by chest pain that resembles angina but occurs due to non-cardiac causes, particularly myofascial trigger points in the chest wall muscles.
- Conditions
- Pseudo Angina, Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Pectoralis Muscles, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
- Trial name
- GT-LIC (NCT07728357)
- Testing
- Graston Technique, Local Ischemic Compression
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Kyphosis Thoracic, Exercise Therapy
Effectiveness of Standard Exercises and Wall Angels Exercise in Young Adults With Kyphotic Posture
Kyphosis-oriented exercise programs consist of isolated stretching, strengthening, and breathing exercises. However, the literature emphasizes that the body is a kinetic chain in many musculoskeletal disorders and supports…
- Trial name
- NCT06755957
- Testing
- EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION, CONTROL
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
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
Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer
Safety Study Using Photodynamic Therapy Light Therapy for Patients With Chest Wall Progression of Breast Cancer and Satellite Metastases of Melanoma
This research is intended to explore a new approach to therapy when breast cancer recurs in the skin. The treatment, known as continuous low-irradiance photodynamic therapy, or CLIPT, has shown great promise in animal studies.
- Trial name
- CLIPT (NCT00862901)
- Testing
- CLIPT patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Brain Injuries
Influence of Respiratory Mechanics on Brain-specific Monitoring in Brain-injured Patients
Increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) could be associated with increase in positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) level. Data are however disparate and interactions between ventilation with high PEEP and intracranial…
- Trial name
- ABIVENT (NCT04013698)
- Testing
- PEEP level 5 cmH2O, PEEP level 15 cmH2O
- Where
- Switzerland
- Sponsor
- Piquilloud Imboden Lise
Chronic Ventilator Dependency
HFCWO in Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Patients
The effectiveness, safety and tolerance/comfort of high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) in prolonged mechanical ventilation patients remain unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT02077738
- Testing
- HFCWO (Hill-Rom Vest™ Airway Clearance System)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Chest Wall, Recurrent Breast Carcinoma
Hyperthermia and Olaparib in Treating Breast Cancer Patients With Chest Wall Recurrences
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of olaparib when given with hyperthermia in treating patients with breast cancer that has come back in the chest wall.
- Trial name
- NCT03955640
- Testing
- Olaparib, Hyperthermia Treatment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University