Clinical trials: Diaphragms, open to volunteers
Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia
Clinical Utility of Portable Dynamic Chest X Ray (DDR) in the ICU
Dynamic digital radiography (DDR) is a new advanced version of chest radiography that captures dynamic images at a rate of 15 frames per second.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia, Atelectasis, Pleural Effusion
- Trial name
- NCT06538376
- Testing
- Portable Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
FSHD1, FSHD2
Longitudinal Study on Diaframmatic Ultrasound in FSHD Patients
The goal of this prospective, longitudinal, single-center study is to describe respiratory function in patients affected by FSHD at baseline and after one year using both diaphragmatic ultrasound and pulmonary function test.
- Trial name
- NCT06078852
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic ultrasound, Pulmonary function test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
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
Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esophageal Cancer Risk Registry
The purpose of this study is to identify markers in the blood and tissue that could indicate risk factors for the development and progression of esophagus cancer.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Diseases, Hiatal Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT00260585
- Testing
- Survey of client health, personal habits, family history, Blood specimen for non-DNA and DNA parts, Biopsy of esophageal/stomach tissue, lymph nodes, tumor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Hiatal Hernia With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Comparison of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and Hill-Snow Repair for Hiatus Hernia With Endoscopic Evaluation
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) versus laparoscopic Hill-Snow repair (LHS) in the management of patients with congenital hiatus hernia, to…
- Trial name
- NCT07387042
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Hill-Snow repair, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fetal Endotracheal Occlusion (FETO) in the Resolution of Pulmonary Hypertension in Fetuses With Severe CDH
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
- NCT03980717
- Testing
- Goldbal Detachable Balloon and delivery microcatheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Michael A Belfort
Diabetes, Elderly
Manual Diaphragmatic Release on Ventilatory Functions in Elderly Diabetic Women
Evaluate the effect of manual diaphragmatic release on ventilatory functions and functional capacity in elderly diabetic women.
- Trial name
- NCT06724744
- Testing
- Aerobic training, Manual Diaphragm Release
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Multiple Myeloma, Breathing Techniques
Effects of Controlled Breathing Added to Therapeutic Exercise in Multiple Myeloma
A randomized, parallel, double-blind, controlled, multicenter clinical trial with two intervention arms. Two groups of participants will be included, both receiving a therapeutic exercise intervention and an educational session…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Breathing Techniques, Breathing Exercises, Exercise Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07312942
- Testing
- Controlled breathing exercise protocol + therapeutic exercise + initial education session, Therapeutic exercise + initial education session
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
PRE-HYPERTENSION
Additional Effects of Pilates Breathing and Diaphragmatic Breathing Combined With Moderate Intensity Continuous Treadmill Training on Blood Pressure, Chest Expansion, Pulmonary Function and Quality Of Life in Pre-hypertensive Patients
Pre-hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure between 120-139mmHg or diastolic blood pressure between 80-89mmHg and is considered a risk factor for developing hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT07529821
- Testing
- Treadmill Training (Moderate-intensity continuous training), Pilates Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Residual Neuromuscular Blockade, Diaphragm Dysfunction
Diaphragm Ultrasound and Neuromuscular Monitoring for Predicting Early Respiratory Events After Extubation
The goal of this prospective observational study is to learn whether diaphragm ultrasound and quantitative neuromuscular monitoring can predict early respiratory events after extubation in adults having elective surgery under…
- Conditions
- Residual Neuromuscular Blockade, Diaphragm Dysfunction, Postoperative Pulmonary Complications, Airway Extubation
- Trial name
- DIAPHEX (NCT07912437)
- Testing
- Diaphragm ultrasonography4
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Duran
Pompe Disease
Phrenic Nerve and Diaphragm Electrophysiology in Pompe Disease
Pompe disease is traditionally considered a lysosomal myopathy. However, increasing experimental and clinical evidence suggests involvement of the entire motor unit, including motor neurons, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT07664930
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Neonatal Respiratory Distress
DIaphragmatic Swing According to Cpap Flow Output in NEOnates (DISCONEO)
The hypothesis behind the study is that the performance of constant flow CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) devices (CF-CPAP) is not inferior to that of variable flow CPAP devices (VF-CPAP) in terms of respiratory efforts…
- Trial name
- NCT07513051
- Testing
- CF-CPAP; CF-CPAP; VF-CPAP; VF-CPAP, VF-CPAP; VF-CPAP; CF-CPAP; CF-CPAP, CF-CPAP; VF-CPAP; VF-CPAP; CF-CPAP
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil
Rib Fractures
Low Dose Dexmedetomidine Versus Normal Saline in Multiple Fracture Ribs
In our study, we assess the diaphragmatic function, pain quality and anti-inflammatory properties between low dose infusion of dexmedetomidine normal saline in patients with multiple fracture ribs on conservative treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04928300
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, 0.9% saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Injuries
Acute Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Load on Diaphragmatic Recovery in Athletes
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up and fatigue on diaphragmatic function in professional basketball players.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Injuries, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT07046637
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle fatigue group, Inspiratory muscle warm-up group
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sierra Varona SL
Preterm Birth, Premature Lungs
Effect of Nasal CPAP Versus NIPPV On Diaphragm Electrical Activity (Edi) In VLBW Preterm Infants
Background: In premature babies, many organ systems are not fully grown and developed, including the lungs and respiratory muscles, so they will need breathing support to help them to breathe by preventing their tiny air sacs to…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Premature Lungs, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
- Trial name
- NCT06295484
- Testing
- Alternating traditional CPAP, NIPPV, and high CPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Osteoarthritis Shoulder
Diaphragm-Sparing Regional Anesthesia Techniques for Shoulder Surgery
This study will compare two regional anesthesia techniques for shoulder surgery and evaluate their effects on diaphragmatic function.
- Trial name
- NCT07474896
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.2% for Interscalene Block, Ropivacaine 0.2% for Infraclavicular and Suprascapular Nerve Blocks
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Tracheostomy, Cough
Objective Evaluation of Cough Effort in Tracheotomized Patients (LOST Study)
This study aims to evaluate how well tracheotomized patients can cough before and after their tracheostomy tube is removed. Cough strength is measured using two different tools-Peak Flow and Lorio.
- Conditions
- Tracheostomy, Cough, Weaning, Respiratory Function Tests
- Trial name
- NCT07061561
- Testing
- Peak Expiratory Flow Measurement Using Peak Flow Meter and Lorio Device
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis
Urinary Incontinence, Muscle Strength
Combined Effects of Swiss Ball Exercises and Diaphragmatic Breathing in Pregnant Females
30 to 60 percent of the pregnant females experience stress urinary incontinence depending on various factors like trimester, parity and body weight.
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Muscle Strength, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07520396
- Testing
- kegels exercises, Diaphragmatic breathing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Respiratory Support
The ACCESSIT Study
The study is designed to characterize and monitor the structure, degree of activation and function of the different respiratory muscles during mechanical ventilation after spine trauma and spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- ACCESSIT (NCT05207046)
- Testing
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Ventilator Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction, Respiratory Muscle Weakness
Standardization of IMT Dosage (UTIT) in Mechanical Ventilation.
Respiratory muscle weakness prolongs mechanical ventilation (MV) and delays weaning. Currently, there is no standardized dosage for Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) in the ICU.
- Conditions
- Ventilator Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
- Trial name
- UTIT-IMT (NCT07761468)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital H+ Queretaro