Clinical trials: Diaphragms
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Delayed Cord Clamping for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital anomaly associated with a high risk of mortality and need for life-saving interventions such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), nitric oxide, and vasopressor…
- Trial name
- DING (NCT03314233)
- Testing
- DING
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Diaphragm Injury
Effect of Diaphragm Stimulation During Surgery
During major surgical procedures general anesthesia is used to make the patient unconscious. General anesthesia insures that the patient is unaware of any pain caused by surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03303040
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Diaphragmatic Dysfunction, Muscle Weakness
Recovery of Diaphragmatic Function After Neuromuscular Blockade and Sugammadex
The effect of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA, e.g. rocuronium) on respiratory muscle activity is well known. However, since the availability of sugammadex, to our knowledge, no study has been conducted to evaluate the effect…
- Conditions
- Diaphragmatic Dysfunction, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- SUDIA (NCT01962298)
- Testing
- sugammadex 2mg/kg, neostigmine, sugammadex 4mg/kg
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Paresis
Bupivacaine Versus Ropivacaine on Diaphragmatic Motility and Ventilatory Function
Background: Outpatient continuous interscalene brachial plexus blocks are used to control pain after shoulder surgery, with infusions of 0.125% bupivacaine or 0.2% ropivacaine.
- Trial name
- NCT02059070
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anesthesiology WSU/DMC-NorthStar
Pompe Disease
Safety Study of Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus Acid Alpha-Glucosidase to Treat Pompe Disease
Pompe disease is an inherited condition of acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) deficiency resulting in lysosomal accumulation of glycogen in all tissues. Glycogen accumulation leads to muscle dysfunction and profound muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT00976352
- Testing
- rAAV1-CMV-GAA (study agent) Administration, RMST
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Healthy Individuals
Effects of Diaphragm-releasing Techniques on the Lumbar Spine and Diaphragmatic Function in Healthy Women
The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of diaphragmatic release techniques on posterior chain flexibility and lumbar spine amplitude. Respiratory muscle strength and chest cavity mobility in healthy women.
- Trial name
- NCT03065283
- Testing
- Diaphragm lift, Relaxation of the diaphragm pillars
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Ceara
Muscle Weakness
Effect of EPA and HMB on Strength in ICU Patients
The investigators will determine if administration of HMB (hydroxymethylbutyrate) or EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) will increase diaphragm and limb muscle strength for patients on breathing machines in an intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01270516
- Testing
- HMB, hydroxymethylbutyrate, EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Gerald Supinski
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Respiratory Failure
Diaphragm Ultrasound Vs Transpulmonary Pressure To Set PEEP in ARDS
This is a proof of concept study where the investigators aim to study the correlation between the use of a simple bedside ultrasound measurement of diaphragmatic muscle excursion with established (but time consuming) measurements…
- Trial name
- NCT02463773
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Aniridia, Iris; Deformity
Clinical Evaluation of Morcher Artificial Iris Diaphragms
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of Morcher iris diaphragms in the treatment of congenital and acquired aniridia.
- Trial name
- NCT00812708
- Testing
- Morcher iris diaphragm implantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Hiatal Hernia
Randomized EsophyX Versus Sham / Placebo Controlled TIF Trial: The RESPECT Study
The objective of the study is to evaluate the relative merits, safety and effectiveness of the EsophyX transoral device in performing an advanced TIF procedure in patients with "troublesome symptoms" as defined by the Montreal…
- Trial name
- RESPECT (NCT01136980)
- Testing
- TIF Transoral Fundoplication
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- EndoGastric Solutions
Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Hiatal Hernia
Safety and Feasibility of Liver Retraction With the Levita Magnetic Surgical System: Extended Magnetic Grasper Device
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Extended Magnetic Grasper Device in patients undergoing bariatric and/or hiatal hernia procedures, as a liver retractor grasping the liver and/or the…
- Trial name
- NCT06432088
- Testing
- Extended Magnetic Grasper Device
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Levita Magnetics
Surgery, Cardiac
Contract-Relax (CR) Technique in the Management of Diaphragmatic Paresis After Cardiac Surgery
Postoperative respiratory complications are common complications of patients after cardiac surgery and increase morbidity and mortality and hospital length of stay.
- Trial name
- COREDIA (NCT05068219)
- Testing
- Usual physical therapy, Contract-Relax technique
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- CMC Ambroise Paré
Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Change In Diaphragmatic Thickness Predicts Extubation Success
We will investigate whether measurement of the change in thickness of the diaphragm during the respiratory cycle by ultrasound can predict extubation success in a 48 hour window.
- Trial name
- NCT02656199
- Testing
- Diaphragm Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Hiatal Hernia
Miromatrix Biological Mesh for Hiatal Hernia Repair
Miromatrix Medical has developed MIROMESH® - a new, noncrosslinked, acellular mesh derived from the highly vascularized porcine liver.
- Trial name
- NCT02436681
- Testing
- MIROMESH
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Miromatrix Medical Inc.
Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Hypertension, Pulmonary
Chronic Sildenafil for Severe Diaphragmatic Hernia
The purpose of this study is to test if sildenafil is effective in the treatment of infants with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (determined by the presence of prolonged pulmonary hypertension or prolonged oxygen…
- Conditions
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Hypoplasia, Pulmonary
- Trial name
- NCT00133679
- Testing
- sildenafil
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Sepsis
Project 4A: Inspiratory Muscle Training and Diaphragm Strength
Investigators will assess the effect of exercise on markers of inflammation and protein catabolism. This research study will further our understanding of how treating Chronic Critical illness (CCI) - related respiratory muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02367170
- Testing
- Bilateral phrenic nerve stimulation and measurement of transdiaphragmatic pressure, Midazolam, Volitional Measurement of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Diaphragm Paralysis
The Effect of Interscalene Peripheral Nerve Block With 0.25% Bupivacaine vs 0.125% Bupivacaine on Lung Function
Peripheral nerve blocks are used to provide post-operative pain relief. Nerve blocks in the neck, in the interscalene area, provide pain relief after shoulder surgery but can cause temporary weakness or paralysis of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01429584
- Testing
- interscalene nerve block with 0.25% bupivacaine, interscalene block with 0.125% bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pompe Disease
Response to Diaphragmatic Pacing in Subjects With Pompe Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of diaphragm pacing on respiratory function in subjects with Pompe disease by evaluating the duration and pattern of spontaneous respiratory function versus paced ventilation…
- Trial name
- NCT02354651
- Testing
- Diaphragm conditioning via phrenic nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Ventilator Induced Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (VIDD)
PEPNS System Feasibility Study
The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the PEPNS System in patients that need to be mechanically ventilated for at least 48 hours and up to 7 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT03559933
- Testing
- PEPNS System
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, Ireland
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Stimdia Medical Inc.
Hiatal Hernia
SurgiMend Mesh at the Hiatus
Prospective, single-arm, open-label study to evaluate re-occurrence and quality of life in subjects undergoing primary Hiatal hernia repair using SurgiMend biological mesh.
- Trial name
- NCT04282720
- Testing
- SurgiMend Mesh
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Kettering Health Network