Clinical trials: Diaphragmatic Disorder
Pleural Effusion, Dyspnea
Thoracentesis: Symptoms and Prediction of the Need for Therapeutic Thoracentesis
Recurrent fluid surrounding the lungs is associated with poor quality of life, the main symptom being dyspnea. These patients are in need of recurrent removal of the fluid using drainage.
- Conditions
- Pleural Effusion, Dyspnea, Patient Reported Outcomes, Diaphragm Movement
- Trial name
- NCT04236934
- Testing
- Assesment of diaphragm shape and diaphragm movement (by M-mode and the AREA-method) by ultrasound before and after thoracentesis
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Naestved Hospital
Chronic Neck Pain
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Electroacupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic non specific neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder with significant impact on pain, forward head posture, and neck disability.
- Trial name
- NCT07684092
- Testing
- physiotherapy care, diaphragmatic breathing, and electroacupuncture, physiotherapy care, simple focused breathing exercises, and electroacupuncture
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Pulmonary Atelectasis, Postoperative Complications
poStoperative Anesthesia Care: Facial Mask vs Hfnc and Thoracic Ultrasound for Reduction of Atelectasis Incidence
The primary aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of post-operatory HFNC in reducing the incidence of hypoxemia after gynecological oncology surgery, compared to the standard application of O2 through a Venturi mask; The…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Atelectasis, Postoperative Complications, Gynecologic Cancer, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- SAMURAI (NCT04566419)
- Testing
- HFNC - Airvo 2, Oxygen
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital, Hernia; Diaphragm Defect, Congenital
Physiological-based Cord Clamping in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Pulmonary hypertension is a major determinant of postnatal survival in infants with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The current care during the perinatal stabilisation period in infants born with this rare birth defect…
- Conditions
- Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital, Hernia; Diaphragm Defect, Congenital, Pulmonary Hypertension
- Trial name
- PinC (NCT04373902)
- Testing
- Physiological-based cord clamping
- Where
- 9 sites in Australia, Austria and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Lung Transplantation
Lung and Diaphragm Ultrasound in the Early Postoperative Course Following Lung Transplantation
This feasibility study tries to define the value of daily Lung and Diaphragm Ultrasound in the early postoperative course following Lung transplantation by comparing its diagnostic accuracy with that of standard of care…
- Trial name
- LUS (NCT04891094)
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Respiratory Failure
Comparative Effects on Diaphragmatic Electrical Activity and Respiratory Pattern of Various Levels of Assistance
Exploration of the effects on diaphragmatic electrical activity (EMG) and on respiratory pattern of various level of assistance delivered by the ventilator in intubated spontaneously breathing patients in pressure support (PS)…
- Trial name
- NCT01248845
- Testing
- Titration of various level of assistance
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Philippe Jolliet
Erector Spinae Block, Edge of Laminar Block
Continuous Erector Spinae Block Versus Continuous Edge of Laminar Block on The Quality of Analgesia and Diaphragmatic Excursion in Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures
This prospective randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effect of continuous erector spinae plane block versus continuous edge of laminar block on the quality of analgesia and diaphragmatic excursion in patients with…
- Conditions
- Erector Spinae Block, Edge of Laminar Block, Analgesia, Diaphragmatic Excursion
- Trial name
- NCT07069101
- Testing
- Erector spinae block, Edge of lamina block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Hiatus Hernia
Prevalence of Hiatus Hernia in Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease Patients Underwent Upper Endoscopy
To study the prevalence of hiatus hernia in GERD patients underwent upper endoscopy To study the effect of hiatus hernia on the severity of GERD symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT06155851
- Testing
- Upper Endoscopy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Morbid Obesity, Hiatal Hernia
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy With or Without Hiatal Hernia Repair in Morbidly Obese Patients
Background: Obesity and hiatal hernia are both risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and the incidence of hiatal hernia is much higher in morbidly obese patients.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Trial name
- NCT03776669
- Testing
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy + Hiatal hernia repair, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy alone
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
ICU Stay, Muscle Atrophy
Weaning Assessment by Peripheral Muscle Ultrasonography
In this study, which aims to investigate the relationship between the weaning process and respiratory muscles-assessed via ultrasonographic measurement of peripheral muscle thickness-in patients over the age of 18 who have been…
- Conditions
- ICU Stay, Muscle Atrophy, Ultrasonography, Weaning Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT07860879
- Testing
- Ultrasonography of peripheral muscle (rectus femoris or vastus intermedius), Ultrasonography of diaphragma
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Taksim Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi
Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Glossopharyngeal Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise on Pulmonary Function After Decortication Surgery
This study will be conducted to compare between the effect of glossopharyngeal and diaphragmatic breathing exercises on pulmonary functions after decortication surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06518759
- Testing
- traditional chest techniques, Glossopharyngeal breathing exercise, Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Stroke
Effects of IMT on Respiratory, Diaphragmatic and Balance Functions, Exercise Capacity and QOL in People After Stroke
This is a randomized controlled trial. This current RCT study will be a continuing project based on the optimal IMT intensity identified from our ongoing study.
- Trial name
- NCT06447272
- Testing
- target inspiratory muscle training
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms
Effects of Inserting Exercises During Physical Education Classes on Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Adolescents
The main objective of this project will be to verify if the insertion of diaphragmatic, cardiorespiratory and strength breathing exercises and cooperative sports activities in Physical Education classes, during a period of 12…
- Trial name
- NCT05561192
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic breathing exercises, Cardiorespiratory and strength exercise, Cooperative sports activities group
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Pelotas
Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Approach to Hiatal Hernia Repair Based on Collagen Study
Groups of patients who underwent laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernias by primary posterior crural repair and crural repair with ProGrip™ mesh techniques were examined for recurrence rate of hiatal hernias, quality of life…
- Trial name
- NCT04152798
- Testing
- Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair with ProGrip™ mesh, Laparoscopic primary posterior crural repair
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Grubnik Volodymyr
General Anaesthesia, Muscle Weakness
Electromagnetic Stimulation of the Phrenic Nerve of Intubated Patients
Ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction is a common issue in critically ill patients. Muscle stimulation has shown to have beneficial effects in muscle groups on the extremities.
- Trial name
- STIMIT-I (NCT04946110)
- Testing
- Electromagnetic stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Hernia, Hiatal
Laparoscopic Repair of Giant Hiatal Hernias With Nitinol-framed Lightweight Polytetrafluoroethylene Mesh
This study is prospective randomized trial enrolling at least 50 participants which compares efficacy and safety of two alternative methods of laparoscopic hiatal repair for giant (i.e.
- Trial name
- GIANT (NCT01780285)
- Testing
- Nitinol-framed lightweight PTFE mesh for hiatal repair, Partially absorbable lightweight mesh for hiatal repair
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Odessa National Medical University
Hemodialysis, Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation
Breathing Exercises for Pain and Anxiety During Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation
This study aims to evaluate the effects of guided 4-7-8 and diaphragmatic breathing exercises performed during arteriovenous fistula cannulation on pain, anxiety, and comfort levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis, Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation, Breathing Exercises, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07427875
- Testing
- Guided 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise, Guided Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise, routine care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Emine Kaplan Serin
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fetal Endotracheal Occlusion (FETO) in Severe and Extremely Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully fuse and leaves a portal through which abdominal structures can migrate into the thorax.
- Trial name
- FETO (NCT00881660)
- Testing
- Goldballoon Detachable Balloon and delivery microcatheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Michael A Belfort
Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma
Investigation of Respiratory Muscle Sarcopenia in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
The aim of this study was to investigate respiratory muscle sarcopenia in individuals with systemic sclerosis. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the prevalence of respiratory muscle sarcopenia in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT06598982
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on Sleep Disorders un Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females in reproductive age and not completely understood. Women with PCOS appear to have an increased frequency of sleep problems.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, Fatigue Severity Scale, Insomnia Severity Index
- Trial name
- NCT07698925
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic breathing exercises, Lifestyle modification advices
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Adly A Adam