Clinical trials: Diaphragms
Hypertension, FXTAS
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Heart Rate Variability Training for Improving Hypertension in Fragile X Associated Tremor/Ataxia
To study whether heart rate variability training and respiratory coherence can improve hypertension in individuals with FXTAS. All patients will receive HRV biofeedback training for 20 sessions.
- Trial name
- NCT03816540
- Testing
- HRV and respiratory coherence biofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Cholecystitis
Comparison of the Effects of Different PEEP Values With USG on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
Laparoscopic surgeries are now more popular because of the advantages such as shorter hospital stay, minimal scar. In order to perform laparoscopic surgery, pneumoperitoneum should be initiated.
- Trial name
- NCT06224868
- Testing
- insufflation, desufflation
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
ICU Acquired Weakness
Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Function and Quadriceps Muscle Thickness in Patients Receiving High Protein Nutrition
Different Protein Doses' Effect on Diaphragmatic Function and Quadriceps Thickness
- Trial name
- NCT06025760
- Testing
- patients who will receive 2 gm protein/kg/day will be evaluated by ultrasound for diaphragmatic function and quadriceps muscle thickness
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pulmonary Hypoplasia
Safety and Efficacy of FETO in CDH: A Phase III Trial
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect characterized by the development of a hole in the diaphragm, the breathing muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen.
- Trial name
- CHOP FETO (NCT06884423)
- Testing
- FETO with GoldBAL2 Balloon and BALTACCIBDPE100 Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Holly L Hedrick, MD
Esports, Caffeine
Effects of Caffeine, L-Theanine, and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Esports Players' Performance
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether caffeine, L-theanine (a natural amino acid found in tea), and diaphragmatic breathing exercises can help improve the game performance of esports players.
- Conditions
- Esports, Caffeine, L-theanine
- Trial name
- CLD Esports St (NCT06621797)
- Testing
- Intervention 1: Dietary Supplement - Caffeine Supplement, Intervention 2: Dietary Supplement - Caffeine + L-Theanine Supplement, Intervention 3: Dietary Supplement - Caffeine Supplement + Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Diaphragm Disease
Ultrasound as Diagnostic Tool in Diaphragm Dysfunction
The diaphragm is the main muscle for inspiration and vital for ventilation. Multiple diagnostic modalities can be performed in the work-up of suspected diaphragm dysfunction.
- Trial name
- ULTRASONIC (NCT05682027)
- Testing
- ultrasound of the diaphragm
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Isala
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fetal Endotracheal Occlusion (FETO) in Fetuses With Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
The goal of this pilot trial is to learn more about the role of Fetal Endotracheal Occlusion (FETO) as an intervention in fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
- Trial name
- NCT06281717
- Testing
- Fetal Endotracheal Occlusion (FETO)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Eyal Krispin
Post-operative Residual Curarization
Recovery of Muscle Function After Deep Neuromuscular Block by Means of Diaphragm Ultrasonography
Diaphragm ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool in order to demonstrate the superiority of Sugammadex vs. AChEI in facilitating post-operative neuromuscular recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT02698969
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Diaphragm Ultrasonography, Neostigmine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florence
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Diaphragm Injury
Re-Evaluation of Systemic Early Neuromuscular Blockade and Transthoracic Ultrasound Assessment of the Diaphragm
ROSETTA is a multi-centre study evaluating the time course of diaphragm thickness and function following exposure to neuromuscular blockade or control in patients with acute respiratory distress.
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Diaphragm Injury, Neuromuscular Blockade
- Trial name
- ROSETTA (NCT03132896)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
Follow up Study of Diaphragm Pacing for Patients With High Tetraplegia
This is an observational longitudinal study designed to identify and describe long term outcomes for patients with high tetraplegia who use a Diaphragmatic Pacing System (DPS).
- Trial name
- NCT01815554
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Contraception
Postcoital Testing Study of the SILCS Diaphragm Used With 3% N-9 Gel, ContraGel, or No Gel
This post coital test study is a Phase I multi-center, randomized, crossover, non-significant risk device study to be carried out at two clinical sites/centers.
- Trial name
- NCT02309554
- Testing
- SILCS diaphragm used with ContraGel, SILCS diaphragm used with 3% Nonoxynol-9, SILCS diaphragm
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Dominican Republic
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CONRAD
PEEP, Intrinsic, PEEP, Occult
A New Method for Estimating Dynamic Intrinsic PEEP
Dinamic intrinsic PEEP is
- Conditions
- PEEP, Intrinsic, PEEP, Occult, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- echoPEEPi (NCT02388282)
- Testing
- diaphragm ecography
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
Effect of Adding PNF to IMT on Weaning Off MV
the goal of this clinical trial is to find out the effect of adding proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to inspiratory muscle training on weaning off mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- PNF/IMT/MV (NCT07536347)
- Testing
- threshold inspiratory muscle training + conventional chest physiotherapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation + threshold inspiratory muscle training + conventional chest physiotherapy, Conventional Chest Physiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Copd
RELVAR Effects on Parasternal Muscle Activity, Diaphragm, and Ventilation in Severe COPD
This study examines the effect of the ultra long acting beta agonist/corticosteroid bronchodilator combination fluticasone furoate/vilanterol trifenatate, on respiratory muscles and ventilation in adults with severe bronchitis or…
- Trial name
- NCT02989935
- Testing
- Ventilation, Parasternal EMG, Phrenic magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Respiratory Insufficiency, Diaphragm Injury
Diaphragm Injury and Dysfunction During Mechanical Ventilation
This study is designed to evaluate the relationship between diaphragm activity during mechanical ventilation and the development of ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD).
- Conditions
- Respiratory Insufficiency, Diaphragm Injury, Mechanical Ventilation Complication
- Trial name
- MYOTRAUMA (NCT03108118)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Pneumonia
Comparative Effects of Blow Bottle and Acapella Along With Diaphragmatic Breathing in Patients With Pneumonia
Pneumonia is the inflammation of lung parenchyma involving lungs alveoli and is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections and deaths around the globe and the number rises greatly after the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Trial name
- NCT06460610
- Testing
- Blow Bottle technique, Acapella along with Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) With Smart-TO
The purpose of this study is to make the proof of concept and to evaluate the safety of fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) using Smart-TO device in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and moderate to severe…
- Trial name
- Smart-FETO (NCT04931212)
- Testing
- FETO with Smart-TO balloon
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Achalasia, Paraesophageal Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Gastro-esophageal Junction
This study will assess short and long term outcomes of individuals undergoing minimally invasive surgery of the gastro-esophageal junction (MISGEJ).
- Conditions
- Achalasia, Paraesophageal Hernia, GERD, Epiphrenic Diverticula
- Trial name
- MISGEJ (NCT01799967)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome,Adult
Prevalence, Impact and Reversibility of Acute Diaprhagmatic Dysfunction in Acute Respiratory Detresse
The diaphragm is a fine striated muscle with both extra respiratory and respiratory functions. It does most of the breathing work in interaction with the accessory respiratory muscles, the rib cage and the abdomen.
- Trial name
- PIRD-DRA (NCT04106128)
- Testing
- ultrasound examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Copd
Sonographic Diaphragm Function in AECOPD
The study will be conducted as a single-center, prospective cohort study. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the responsiveness of sonographic parameters of diaphragm to detect change in Borg score for dyspnea…
- Trial name
- UNDATED (NCT05671198)
- Testing
- Ultrasound of the diaphragm
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Isala