Clinical trials: Diaphragms
Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Weaning Failure
Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction as a Predictor of Weaning Failure From Mechanical Ventilation
Both premature and delayed extubation prolong the duration of mechanical ventilation and the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay and increase morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Weaning Failure, Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Diaphragmatic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04703387
- Testing
- transthoracic echocardiography
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Epigastric Hernia Repair, Erector Spinae Plane Block
Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block on Post-operative Pain and Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in Epigastric Hernia
The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of ultrasound guided erector Spinae plane block on postoperative pain score and diaphragmatic dysfunction in obese patients undergoing Epigastric hernia repair.
- Conditions
- Epigastric Hernia Repair, Erector Spinae Plane Block, Post Operative Pain, Diaphragmatic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05516901
- Testing
- The erector spinae plane block group, Control group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Hernia, Incisional Hernia
"Nanotechnologies Applied to General Surgery and Emergency Surgery: Buckypaper as a New Fixing Method for Prosthetic Materials for the Treatment of Hernia and Incisional Hernia in Laparotomy and Laparoscopic
"Nanotechnologies applied to General Surgery and Emergency Surgery: The Buckypaper as a new fixing method for prosthetic materials in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias, diaphragmatic hernias, diaphragmatic rupture…
- Trial name
- 36P (NCT02137018)
- Testing
- PPL fixation by BP, PPL mesh
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Heart Failure
Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Activity-Related Dyspnea in Heart Failure: A Pilot Study
Dyspnea (breathlessness) on exertion is the most prevalent and distressing symptom of heart failure (HF). Nevertheless, the mechanisms of dyspnea in HF remain poorly understood.
- Trial name
- NCT02007486
- Testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
The Effect of Guided Imagery and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise in Pregnant Women With Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Objective: The aim of the researchers is to determine the effects of guided imagery and diaphragmatic breathing exercise application on nausea, vomiting severity, and anxiety level in pregnant with hyperemesis gravidarum.
- Trial name
- NCT05829473
- Testing
- Breathing Exercise Group, Guided Imagery Group
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Percutaneous Endoscopic Tracheal Plug/Unplug for CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia)
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is an anatomically simple birth defect in which contents of the fetal abdomen migrate into the chest due to incomplete formation of the diaphragm.
- Trial name
- NCT00768703
- Testing
- Percutaneous endoscopic fetal tracheal occlusion/unocclusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Gastroesophageal Hernia
Hill-grade Knowledge Via Integrated Neural-network for Gastroscopy
The Hill classification, also known as the Hill grade, is a system used to classify the severity of gastroesophageal valve incompetence, specifically related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia.
- Trial name
- HillKING (NCT06040723)
- Testing
- EndoMind
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 195 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
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
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
Perceived Recovery
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm and Ab-dominal Wall Muscle Thickness With Fatty Liver Density in Elderly Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Post-menopausal estrogen decline is considered a contributing factor to sarcopenia, and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may provide benefits in this demo-graphic.
- Trial name
- IMT AND ELDERL (NCT07168733)
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle training, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
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
Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Poor Sleep Quality
Psychoeducation-Supported Breathing and Relaxation for Earthquake Survivors
This randomized controlled study evaluated whether a structured program combining psychoeducation, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms and improve sleep quality among adult…
- Trial name
- NCT07781904
- Testing
- Psychoeducation-Supported Breathing and Relaxation Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rana Ceviz
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
Diaphragm and Breathing Muscle Characteristics in Women With and Without Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Childbirth
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a common condition experienced postpartum, in which the abdominal muscles separate along the midline of the abdomen due to stretching and thinning of the linea alba.
- Trial name
- DRA-BREATH (NCT07389993)
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic assessment of the diaphragm, Inspiratory muscle testing
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Respiratory Insufficiency, Pneumonia
Diaphragm Dysfunction and Ultrasound Perioperatively
This study aims at determining whether diaphragm ultrasound examining diaphragm thickening fraction, excursion and density before and after surgery can predict respiratory complications in the postoperative period.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Insufficiency, Pneumonia, Desaturation of Blood, Tachypnea
- Trial name
- DiaphPeriop (NCT05906030)
- Testing
- Diaphragm ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
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
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
Cystic Fibrosis
Relationship of Skeletal Muscle Thickness, Strength, and Diaphragm Function in Adults With CF
31 CF patients and 23 healthy sex and age-matched volunteers were enrolled. All subjects underwent pulmonary function tests, 6-minute walking tests.
- Trial name
- NCT04892485
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
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
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Gene Mutations and Rescue in Human Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs when the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, does not form properly.
- Trial name
- NCT01098929
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Respiratory Muscles
Diaphragm Function and Diver Endurance
This project will test the following hypotheses: 1. Training of the inspiratory muscles increases underwater endurance and reduces hypercapnia in divers. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT04679402
- Testing
- Carbon monoxide 200 ppm in air
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University