Clinical trials: Diaphragms
COPD With Hyperinflation, Diaphragmatic Weakness
Upright MRI in Lung Disease
The diaphragm is the main muscle assisting breathing. This study aims to assess the use of MRI in patients with diaphragmatic weakness and patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who have hyperinflation.
- Trial name
- NCT03531775
- Testing
- Upright MRI
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Children With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and the Quality of Their Daily Lives
Background: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare disease, resulting from a developmental malformation of the diaphragm. Over the last years, management of the affected children has improved significantly.
- Trial name
- NCT07432672
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
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
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 Paralysis Due to Local Anesthesia, Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block
Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block is an Effective and Diaphragm Protective Approach for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Interscalene block is still the gold standard in shoulder surgery analgesia. The most important side effect is diaphragm paralysis due to the phrenic nerve being affected.
- Conditions
- Diaphragm Paralysis Due to Local Anesthesia, Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block, Analgesia, Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04626869
- Testing
- Evaluation of Diaphragm Movement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alper Tunga Dogan
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
Bruxism, Bruxism, Sleep-Related
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Sleep Bruxism in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a diaphragmatic breathing program can reduce sleep bruxism in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can diaphragmatic breathing lower the frequency of teeth grinding…
- Trial name
- DB4SB (NCT07181642)
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Breathing Program, Neutral Music Listening
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Monastir
Healthy Volunteers, Imaging Evaluation
Multimodal Cardiovascular and Hepatic Population Imaging
Medical imaging is increasingly important for understanding diseases, detecting them early, and personalizing treatments. New imaging techniques, which can measure processes in the body without surgery, are opening the door to a…
- Trial name
- ICONIC (NCT06906042)
- Testing
- Imaging examinations, Paramedical examinations, Medical examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A great many soldiers are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Clinical experience with many people has shown the effectiveness of the techniques of Energy Psychology for…
- Trial name
- NCT00514956
- Testing
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soul Medicine Institute
Postpartum Anxiety
Diaphragmatic Breathing Training on Postpartum Anxiety
This is a two-group pretest-posttest, triple-blinded and randomized controlled trial examining the effects of a biofeedback-assisted diaphragmatic breathing training on postpartum anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT05474248
- Testing
- Experimental group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Postoperative Pain, Shoulder Pain
Bupivacaine With Epinephrine Over Diaphragm in Laparoscopy
Postoperative shoulder pain is often reported to be particularly bothersome after laparoscopy. The benefits of local anesthetic, such as bupivacaine, applied to subcutaneous tissue for general postoperative pain management after…
- Trial name
- NCT07400146
- Testing
- Instillation of Bupivacaine with epinephrine over the diaphragm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Pregnancy in Diabetic
Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy. GDM, which is in the high-risk pregnancy category, causes fatigue during pregnancy due to both hormonal changes and pregnancy…
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Pregnancy in Diabetic, Fatigue, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT06265935
- Testing
- Experimental Group
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Kyphosis Postural Thoracic
Effect of Exercises on Diaphragmatic Excursion in Postmenopausal Kyphotic Women
the present study examined the effect of different types of exercises for improving the age-related hyperkyphotic curve of postmenopausal women and also examined how it affects diaphragmatic excursion and respiratory function.
- Trial name
- NCT06057701
- Testing
- corrective exercises, resisted diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING EFFECT
The Effects of Thoracic Mobilization and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Postural Sway in Archers
Shooting in archery requires tremendous postural stability to minimize oscillations when the upper body area is under high muscle tension.
- Trial name
- NCT06601881
- Testing
- Experimental
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Microbiome and Volatile Organic Compounds in Patients With CDH
Despite improved prenatal diagnostics and therapeutic possibilities, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) represents a cross-disciplinary challenge.
- Trial name
- CDHVOCS (NCT03787160)
- Testing
- initial VOC, initial fecal microbiome, initial pulmonary microbiome
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Contraception
Open Label Study of the Safety and Contraceptive Efficacy of BufferGel® With Diaphragm
The purpose of this study is to study the safety and contraceptive effectiveness of BufferGel used with a contraceptive diaphragm.
- Trial name
- NCT00397670
- Testing
- Drug: BufferGel® with diaphragm
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ReProtect Inc
Heart Surgery
Study of Diaphragm Mobility on Tissue Doppler
Diaphragm dysfunction is found in 10 to 90% of patients following heart surgery. In current practice diaphragm dysfunction is evaluated by 2D ultrasonography. Tissue Doppler is a validated technique to study heart contractility.
- Trial name
- DD (NCT03295344)
- Testing
- Diaphragm ultrasonography, Tissue Doppler
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Forward Head Posture
Effects of Cervical Spine Retraction Exercise With and Without Diaphragmatic Breathing in Forward Head Posture.
This study aims to determine the effect of combining diaphragmatic exercises with cervical retraction exercise on pain, disability, active range of motions of cervical spine and craniovertebral angle in individuals with forward…
- Trial name
- NCT06130969
- Testing
- Cervical Retraction Exercise, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Baseline Treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Dynamic Balance, Hop Performance and Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) in Professional Football Players
Core Stability Training With Balloon Breathing on Balance and Performance in Football Players
Football players require good core strength and balance to perform well and reduce the risk of injury. The muscles of the trunk and diaphragm play an important role in maintaining stability, posture, and movement control during…
- Trial name
- NCT07387029
- Testing
- Core Stability Training, Balloon Breathing Exercise
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit, Pelvic Misalignment
Comparing the Effects of Pelvic Alignment Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing on Shoulder Range of Motion
The goal of this research study is to compare the effects of pelvic alignment versus diaphragmatic breathing on range of motion in the shoulder joint in both athletic and nonathletic population.
- Conditions
- Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit, Pelvic Misalignment, Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Trial name
- NCT04255355
- Testing
- Pelvic alignment and forceful expiration, Pelvic repositioning exercise, Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Georgia