Clinical trials: Diaphragm
Abdominoplasty, Diaphragm
Gastroesophageal Reflux and Respiratory Function in Patients Undergoing Abdominoplasty
The objective of this observational study is to compare parameters of diaphragmatic mechanics, respiratory muscle function, and thoracoabdominal kinematics among women with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a history of…
- Conditions
- Abdominoplasty, Diaphragm, Respiratory Mechanics, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07868562
- Testing
- Assessment of anthropometric and sociodemographic data and clinical history, Assessment of Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity, Spirometric assessment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Diaphragm Thickness, Dyspnoea
Abdominal Air-Pressure Resistance Versus Abdominal Weight Training for Improving Diaphragm Function in Healthy Young Adults
This study aims to compare the effects of abdominal air pressure resistance training, abdominal weight training, and breathing exercises on diaphragmatic strength, endurance, and physiological responses in young healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07795905
- Testing
- Abdominal Air Pressure Resistance Training, Abdominal Weight Training (AWT), Breathing Exercise Control (BE)
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Cirrhosis of the Liver, Ascites
Ultrasound Assessment of Diaphragmatic Structure and Function in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: A Point-of-Care Tool for Predicting Complications and Sarcopenia in Limited Resource Settings
The goal of this observational study is to learn how liver cirrhosis affects the diaphragm, the main muscle used for breathing, in adults.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis of the Liver, Ascites, Pleural Effusion Disorder, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
- Trial name
- NCT07667608
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Diaphragm
Defining the Normal Range for Maximal Sniff Diaphragm Thickening Fraction
This study is investigating the normal range of maximal diaphragm thickness during a sniff inspiratory manoeuvre using ultrasound in healthy subjects stratified by age and gender.
- Trial name
- SNIFF II (NCT03129386)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Diaphragm Pacing
Effects of Combined Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Cognitive and Psycho-Physiological Functions
This study aims to investigate the effects of a combined thoracic expansion exercise (TEE) and slow diaphragmatic breathing (SDB) program on cognitive function, brain activation, psychological status, and head-shoulder posture in…
- Trial name
- NCT07620249
- Testing
- thoracic expansion exercises and slow diaphragmatic breathing
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center
Diaphragm Issues
Comparison of the Interscalene Block Alone Versus Combined With Superior Truncus Block During Shoulder Surgery in Diaphragmatic Function
Primarily, This study aims to compare between interscalene block alone versus combined with superior truncus block in producing diaphragmatic paralysis and Secondarily aims to evaluate 1. Effect on the pulmonary function. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07338630
- Testing
- Regional anesthesia in shoulder surgery
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Low Back Pain, Diaphragm; Relaxation
Diaphragmatic Release for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, significantly affecting the quality of life of individuals. In non-specific low back pain, a lack of stabilization in the core region negatively impacts the…
- Trial name
- NCT07298109
- Testing
- Manual diaphragm release, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Diaphragm Ultrasound, Diaphragm Dysfunction
Correlation of Diaphragm Shear-Wave Elastography With Transdiaphragmatic Pressure in Healthy Adults: a Feasibility Study
Changes in intrapleural pressure after lung volume reduction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) patients can lead to complications, including an increased risk of pneumothorax.
- Conditions
- Diaphragm Ultrasound, Diaphragm Dysfunction, Health Adult Subjects
- Trial name
- PLEASSURE 1 (NCT07253480)
- Testing
- shear wave elastography of the diaphragm
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isala
End-Expiratory Lung Impedance, Respiratory Rate
Asymmetrical High Flow Nasal Cannula and End-Expiratory Lung Impedance
Objective: The primary aim is to assess end-expiratory lung impedance (EELI) changes during the application of high-flow oxygen therapy using asymmetric nasal cannulae, comparing conditions with the mouth closed and open in…
- Conditions
- End-Expiratory Lung Impedance, Respiratory Rate, Diaphragm Thickness Fraction, Diaphragm Excursion
- Trial name
- EELI and AHFNC (NCT06674629)
- Testing
- High flow oxygen therapy
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Argentinian Intensive Care Society
Diaphragm
Recruitment of the Diaphragm and Sternocleidomastoid Muscle During Loaded Inspiration on Varying Sitting Support in Healthy Adults
This is a cross-sectional obsessional study. This study explores how different sitting conditions affect two important muscles-the diaphragm and the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)-work during breathing exercises.
- Trial name
- NCT07007923
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Geriatric, Sarcopenia
Investigation of Respiratory Muscle Sarcopenia in Geriatric Individuals
The increase in the elderly population worldwide necessitates further research on age-related physiological changes and health problems related to these changes in geriatric individuals.
- Conditions
- Geriatric, Sarcopenia, Diaphragm
- Trial name
- NCT06994598
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Diaphragm
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Phrenic Nerve Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation
Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS) and transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS) are modalities that use surface electrodes placed on the patients' skin to generate action potentials and…
- Trial name
- NCT06339632
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS), Transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sirio-Libanes
Diaphragm
The Impact of Diaphragmatic Breathing Instructions and Inspiratory Pressures on Diaphragm Contraction in Healthy Adults
This is a cross-sectional obsessional study. This study aims (1) to investigate the relationship between sternocleidomastoid muscle recruitment and diaphragm thickness fraction during increasing inspiratory resistance in healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT06347549
- Testing
- Various intensities of inspiratory muscle training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Fibromyalgia, Anxiety
The Relationship Between Diaphragm Muscle Thickness and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, sleep problems and functional symptoms. Fatigue, anxiety and depression disorders, poor quality of life, sleep disorders, decreased concentration, and impaired…
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, Depression, Diaphragm Issues
- Trial name
- NCT06396949
- Testing
- Fibromyalgia study form, Pulmonary function test, Ultrasonographic Diaphragm Thickness Measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Diaphragm Ultrasound
Effects of Neostigmine-dose on Diaphragmatic Dynamics
The goal of this Randomized Clinical Trial is to compare the postoperative diaphragmatic excursion between patients receiving half-dose neostigmine (0.04 mg/kg) and those receiving full-dose neostigmine (0.08 mg/kg) for…
- Trial name
- DTF/DE/AChE (NCT06787638)
- Testing
- full dose of Neostigmine, half dose of Neostigmine
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aswan University Hospital
Spine Deformity, Scoliosis
The Effect of Three-dimensional Exercise (Schroth Exercise) on Diaphragm Thickness in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
Spinal deformity is common in childhood and adolescence, and can often present as scoliosis or increased thoracic kyphosis deformity with various etiologies.The diaphragm is the main respiratory muscle, and diaphragm contraction…
- Conditions
- Spine Deformity, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Idiopathic, Scoliosis; Adolescence
- Trial name
- NCT06417944
- Testing
- Scoliosis study form, Scoliosis X-ray (orthorontgenogram), Pulmonary function test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Diaphragm Disease
Replaceability of Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Hemidiaphragm Excursion
Precise measurement of diaphragm function is difficult. Several methods exist. No are sufficiently validated. With this study, the investigators wish to investigate the validity of different ultrasound and radiological methods…
- Trial name
- NCT04098939
- Testing
- Diaphragm evaluation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Ventilator-Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction
Study of TransAeris® System for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in France
This study will be conducted as a randomized trial of the TransAeris system for the prevention and treatment of ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD) in patients identified prior to surgery to be at greater risk of…
- Trial name
- ERAS (NCT05404477)
- Testing
- TransAeris System
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Synapse Biomedical
Weaning Failure, Central Respiratory Depression
Exploration of Mechanisms for Weaning Failure
This study is a prospective physiologic study. The primary study population will be adult invasive tracheal intubated patients with COPD, and investigators will collect relevant demographic data, vital signs, and baseline…
- Conditions
- Weaning Failure, Central Respiratory Depression, Diaphragm Injury, Phrenic Nerve Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06424314
- Testing
- Monitoring of respiratory mechanics parameters
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Pes Planus, Diaphragm Issues
The Relationship Between Pes Planus, Diaphragm, Postural Control, and Plantar Pressure
Our primary aim is to compare diaphragm function (resting thickness, activity/resting thickness ratio indicating contractility), postural control, and plantar pressure between individuals with pes planus and healthy controls…
- Conditions
- Pes Planus, Diaphragm Issues, Plantar Pressure, Postural Control
- Trial name
- NCT06491212
- Testing
- Determination of Foot Deformity Level, Foot Function Index, UFAA-International Physical Activity Questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University