Clinical trials: Diaphragms, open to volunteers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CLEAR Model for Predicting Ventilatory Liberation in Severe COPD
This prospective observational cohort study aims to prospectively evaluate and validate the Clinical Load, Exchange, Ability of Respiration, and Reserve (CLEAR) model for predicting sustained ventilatory liberation in patients…
- Trial name
- CLEAR (NCT07579052)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Smart Removal for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability to prenatally deflate and to evaluate the safety of the Smart-TO device for fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia…
- Trial name
- SmartRemoval (NCT05100693)
- Testing
- Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion with the Smart-TO Balloon
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Application of the Concept of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Trunk Control in Patients Admitted to the ICU.
Muscle weakness acquired in the ICU (FAUTI) is related to the functional decline of patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- PNF (NCT07584564)
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Standard physiotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Respiratory Failure, ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
The Impact of Low Versus High Positive End-expiratory Pressure on Diaphragm Function, Ventilation Efficiency, and Lung Mechanics
The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the effect of different positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEP) on lung and diaphragm function in patients mechanically ventilated with pressure support ventilation in the…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Failure, ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), Pneumonia, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- INFLATE-ICU (NCT07188038)
- Testing
- Low positive end-expiratory pressure, Medium positive end-expiratory pressure, High positive end-expiratory pressure
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Hiatal Hernia
Evaluating Clinical Hiatal Hernia Outcomes Using OviTex®
This study will evaluate hiatal hernia recurrence rate and post-operative complications following the use of OviTex Core Resorbable or OviTex 1S Resorbable.
- Trial name
- ECH2O2 (NCT07070115)
- Testing
- OviTex Reinforced Tissue Matrix
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Tela Bio Inc
Cervical Radiculopathy
Effects of DRT on Neck Pain, ROM, and Chest Expansion in Patients With CR
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of the diaphragmatic release technique on neck pain, cervical range of motion, and chest expansion in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT07628348
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Release Technique, Traditional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke
Diaphragm Function and Urinary Incontinence in Stroke
Stroke affects respiratory functions by causing structural and strength impairments in both inspiratory and expiratory respiratory muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT07048210
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye 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
Premature Baby, Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn
Measuring Heart Health in Both Term, Preterm and Unwell Newborn Babies With an Advanced Ultrasound Method: Speckle Tracking Echocardiography
This study aims to improve how neonatologists check the heart function of newborn babies, especially those who are sick. While standard heart ultrasound scans are useful, a more advanced and sensitive technique called 2D speckle…
- Conditions
- Premature Baby, Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn, Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT07364682
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Postoperative Pain, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgeries
Interscalene Block Versus Infraspinatus-Teres Minor Interfascial Plane Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy
This prospective randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of interscalene block, infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial plane block, and a control group on postoperative analgesia and diaphragmatic function in…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgeries, Diaphragmatic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07670780
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block, Ultrasound-Guided Infraspinatus-Teres Minor Interfascial Plane Block
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
Trial of Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) for CDH
The rationale for fetal therapy in severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is to restore adequate lung growth for neonatal survival.
- Trial name
- FETO (NCT02530073)
- Testing
- Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
ARDS (Moderate or Severe), AHRF
STimulation to Activate RespIration
Multi-center, randomized, controlled, open-label Phase 2 feasibility trial. Subjects on mechanical ventilation (MV) for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) with lung injury (including subjects who meet criteria for acute…
- Conditions
- ARDS (Moderate or Severe), AHRF, Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients
- Trial name
- STARI (NCT06832306)
- Testing
- Phrenic Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Lungpacer Medical Inc.
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
Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Slow Breathing and Resistance Exercise in Fibromyalgia
This randomized controlled trial investigates whether slow breathing techniques influence heart rate variability, exercise self-efficacy, and resistance exercise performance in women with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- Breath-fibro (NCT07404384)
- Testing
- Slow Breathing with Visual Pacer, Slow Breathing without Visual Pacer, Spontaneous Breathing (Active Control)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Diaphragm
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Phrenic Nerve Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation
Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS) and transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS) are modalities that use surface electrodes placed on the patients' skin to generate action potentials and…
- Trial name
- NCT06339632
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical phrenic nerve stimulation (TEPNS), Transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sirio-Libanes
Incentive Spirometer, Diaphragmatic Breathing
Effect of Breathing Training on Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether two types of breathing training can improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults.
- Conditions
- Incentive Spirometer, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Breath Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07179250
- Testing
- Volume-Oriented Incentive Spirometer, Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise (DBE), Usual Care and Education
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
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
Inflammatory Myopathies
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Inflammatory Myopathy
Inflammatory myopathies are rare autoimmune diseases leading to progressive muscle weakness, often including the respiratory muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT07274267
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
Respiratory Function Loss, Respiratory Complication
A Study to Investigate the Effects of Opioid Exposure on the Ability of the Diaphragm Muscle
The purpose of this study is to evaluate opioid dose effects on the ability of the diaphragm muscle to generate higher force behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT05856136
- Testing
- Fentanyl Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Study of Predictors of Successful Extubation in Preterm Infants, Extubation Succeeded
Neonatal Diaphragmatic Activity-Linked Extubation Conditions and Timing
The objective of this study is to evaluate the role of diaphragmatic electrical activity monitoring (collected by esophageal probe) around extubation of preterm patients in order to consider its use as a standardized objective…
- Conditions
- Study of Predictors of Successful Extubation in Preterm Infants, Extubation Succeeded, Extubation Failure, Preterm
- Trial name
- NEODIALECT (NCT07709988)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil