Clinical trials: Phrenic Nerve
Shoulder Pain, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
Upper Trunk Block Versus Costoclavicular Block For Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Interscalene brachial plexus block is known as the gold standard for analgesia after shoulder surgery, but limits the use of ipsilateral phrenic nerve paralysis.
- Trial name
- NCT04194385
- Testing
- Upper trunk block, Costoclavicular block, Diaphragmatic function assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Heartfailure
Maximizing CRT Delivery by Using MultipolAr Coronary Sinus Lead FamiLy ACUITY® X4 - RALLY X4 Study
The objective of this study is to collect clinical data on safety and performance of ACUITY X4® leads when used in a standard clinical setting.
- Trial name
- RallyX4 (NCT02066467)
- Testing
- Left Ventricular lead implant: ACUITY X4® Lead Family
- Where
- 83 sites in Austria, Belgium and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 863 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Healthy
Optimization of Non-invasive Diaphragm Activation Using Magnetic Phrenic Nerve Stimulation
The use of mechanical ventilation (MV) to replace spontaneous breathing has been associated with respiratory muscle dysfunction and lung injury from positive pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT04176744
- Testing
- Uni- and bilateral magnetic phrenic nerve stimulation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Prolonged Air Leak, Phrenic Nerve
Postoperative Effects of Intraoperative Temporary Phrenic Nerve Paralysis in Lung Resection Surgery
This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the postoperative effects of temporary phrenic nerve paralysis induced by intraoperative phrenic nerve crush during lung resection surgery.
- Conditions
- Prolonged Air Leak, Phrenic Nerve, EMG
- Trial name
- PNCrush (NCT07259031)
- Testing
- İntraoperative phrenic nerve compression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Ferdane Melike Duran
Respiratory Failure, Mechanical Ventilation
Phrenic Nerve Block to Mitigate Self-inflicted Lung Injury
The purpose of this single-centered, proof of concept study is to determine whether it is feasible to perform a phrenic nerve block to reduce diaphragm electrical activity and, therefore, inspiratory effort and if such block…
- Trial name
- NCT03978845
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Ventilation Therapy; Complications
Phrenic Nerve Stimulation-Induced Lung ReAeration Trial
The Lungpacer PROTECT Diaphragm Pacing Therapy System (DPTS) is a temporary, percutaneously-placed, transvenous, phrenic nerve-stimulating device intended to stimulate the diaphragm to preserve and improve inspiratory muscle…
- Trial name
- PIRAT (NCT04844892)
- Testing
- Lungpacer PROTECT Diaphragm Pacing Therapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Lungpacer Medical Inc.
Inspiratory Strength Training (IST), Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation
Rehab and Mechanical Ventilation
The goal of this research study is to evaluate the effects of a single session of rehabilitation in healthy adults, before noninvasive mechanical ventilation (MV). MV can help support breathing function during sleep or illness.
- Conditions
- Inspiratory Strength Training (IST), Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Sham Spinal Stimulation
- Trial name
- REHAB-MV (NCT07427121)
- Testing
- Spinal cord stimulation, Inspiratory Strength Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Anesthesia, Local, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block Washout to Reverse Inadvertent Phrenic Nerve Blockade
One of the most frequently performed peripheral nerve blocks (the injection of local anesthetic near nerves to block sensation/ movement to a specific part of the body) is the interscalene brachial plexus block for upper…
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Local, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis, Upper Extremity Injury, Phrenic Nerve Palsy on the Left
- Trial name
- NCT03677778
- Testing
- Normal saline injected via interscalene nerve catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Brachial Plexus Block, Shoulder Surgery
Clinical And Anatomic Study Of An Ultrasound-Guided Superior Trunk Of The Brachial Plexus
Introduction Interscalene brachial plexus block is the most commonly performed regional anesthesia technique to promote analgesia for shoulder surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT03512990
- Testing
- Bupivacaine - Superior Trunk Block
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
Evaluation of Diaphragm Movement After an Interscalene Block
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the movement of the diaphragm after an interscalene block with liposome bupivacaine (LB) compared to interscalene block (IB) with bupivacaine.
- Trial name
- NCT03636542
- Testing
- liposomal bupivacaine, bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Diaphragm Issues, Diaphragm; Paralysis, Due to Accidental Section of Phrenic Nerve During Procedure
A Chart Review to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for the Treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis
A retrospective chart review to evaluate the safety and efficacy of phrenic nerve reconstruction for diaphragmatic paralysis.
- Conditions
- Diaphragm Issues, Diaphragm; Paralysis, Due to Accidental Section of Phrenic Nerve During Procedure, Breath Shortness, Diaphragmatic Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT06257589
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance
General Anaesthesia, Muscle Weakness
Electromagnetic Stimulation of the Phrenic Nerve of Intubated Patients With Obesity
Ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction is a common issue in critically ill patients. Muscle stimulation has shown to have beneficial effects in muscle groups on the extremities.
- Trial name
- STIMIT-IA (NCT05107167)
- Testing
- Electromagnetic stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Pain, Chest
Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for the Treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis: Patient Experiences and Reported Outcomes.
This study utilizes a grounded theory methodology to explore patient experiences of phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery as a treatment for diaphragmatic paralysis.
- Conditions
- Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Pain, Chest, Breath Shortness
- Trial name
- NCT06243718
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance
Anesthesia, Local, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
Erector Spinae Plane Versus Interscalene Blocks for Shoulder Surgery
The goal of this study is the evaluation of erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks as an alternative to interscalene brachial plexus nerve blocks for rotator cuff repair and total shoulder arthroplasty procedures.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Local, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis, Upper Extremity Injury, Shoulder Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03807505
- Testing
- Interscalene brachial plexus nerve block, Erector spinae plane block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Healthy
Quantification and Repeatability of Magnetic Stimulation
In this project the quantification and the repeatability of responses to rapid bilateral magnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerves will be investigated in healthy humans.
- Trial name
- NCT05302752
- Testing
- Magnetic phrenic nerve stimulation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Sleep Apnea, Central, Heart Failure
Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea
The study objectives are to demonstrate the ease and safety of bilateral cervically implanted phrenic nerve stimulators for Central Sleep Apnea in patients with Heart Failure.
- Trial name
- STIMULATE-CSA (NCT03238937)
- Testing
- Phrenic nerve stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
Acute Pain, Brachial Plexus Block
Out of Plane Approach for Interscalene
Study aims to examine the influence of out of plane interscalene approach to a brachial plexus block on the effect of phrenic nerve blockade.
- Trial name
- NCT03785392
- Testing
- Group 1 In-plane, Group 2 out of plane
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Exertional Breathlessness in Patients With Unilateral Diaphragm Paralysis
Treatment options for unilateral diaphragm paralysis are limited. Diaphragmatic plication via mini thoracotomy is sometimes considered in the University Hospital Leuven if severe symptoms persist for longer than 12 months after…
- Trial name
- NCT04563468
- Testing
- Strength inspiratory muscle training, Endurance inspiratory muscle training
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Shoulder Arthroscopy, Postoperative Pain
Injection Site in Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy
Ultrasound-guided interscalene block is commonly used for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. The location of local anesthetic injection may influence both block efficacy and the incidence of…
- Trial name
- ISB-ROOT (NCT07695025)
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey