Clinical trials: Respiratory Diaphragm, open to volunteers
Critical Illness
Using sEMG of the Diaphragm to Assess Readiness for Extubation
As part of an admission to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) many patients have breathing tube inserted into their windpipe, also referred to as intubation .
- Trial name
- NCT07110129
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Acute Dyspnea, Acute Respiratory Failure
Diaphragm Response in Elderly for Acute Monitoring
Acute dyspnea is a common cause of emergency department admissions among elderly patients. Acute respiratory failure is often multifactorial and requires rapid and reliable evaluation.
- Conditions
- Acute Dyspnea, Acute Respiratory Failure, Diaphragmatic Ultrasound
- Trial name
- DREAM (NCT07132268)
- Where
- 9 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de Bethune
Volleyball Players
Diaphragmatic Facilitation and Upper Extremity Performance in Volleyball Players
The diaphragm contributes to both respiration and trunk stabilization. Effective diaphragmatic function may support postural control, force transfer, and upper extremity performance during dynamic activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07784517
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Diaphragm Injury, Respiratory Failure
Diaphragm Structure and Pathobiology in Patients Being Bridged to Lung Transplant
This study is designed to characterize the changes in diaphragm structure, function and biology during bridging to lung transplant by mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal life support.
- Conditions
- Diaphragm Injury, Respiratory Failure, Mechanical Ventilation Complication
- Trial name
- DIASPORA (NCT03667027)
- Testing
- Respiratory support
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Coronary Artery Disease, Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Aerobic and Resistance Training in Post-CABG Patients
This study investigates the effect of combined aerobic and resistance training using resistance bands on diaphragmatic excursion and pulmonary function (FVC, FEV₁, PEF) in post-CABG patients undergoing phase II cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT07034937
- Testing
- Combination of aerobic training (treadmill walking) and resistance training
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Padjadjaran
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Early Predictors of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Extremely Preterm Infants
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains one of the most common complications in extremely preterm infants despite advances in neonatal intensive care.
- Trial name
- EPIRESP (NCT07771387)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pulmonary Hypoplasia
Feto-Endoscopic Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) for Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Tracheal occlusion IDE approved by FDA for congenital diaphragmatic hernia fetuses.
- Conditions
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Pulmonary; Hypertension
- Trial name
- FETO (NCT02986087)
- Testing
- Fetal Tracheal Occlusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Ventilator Weaning, Sarcopenia
Comparison of Sarcopenia Index, Diaphragm Ultrasonography, and Traditional Weaning Parameters in Predicting Successful Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
This study investigates whether the Sarcopenia Index (SI = serum creatinine/cystatin C × 100), a simple biomarker derived from routine blood tests, can predict weaning success in critically ill patients undergoing invasive…
- Conditions
- Ventilator Weaning, Sarcopenia, Diaphragm Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT07844421
- Testing
- sarcopenia index, diaphragma ultrasound, parameters of mechanical ventilation (MV)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli City Hospital
Diaphragm Issues
Reliability of Diaphragm Ultrasound: Intra- and Interrater Analysis
It is often difficult for anesthesiologists to select an ultrasound method that will give consistent results and also be a reliable way to examine the diaphragm, especially on the left side of the chest.
- Trial name
- ReDU analysis (NCT07747532)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Stroke, Inspiratory Muscle Training
Inspiratory and Trunk Muscle Activity During IMT on Stable and Unstable Surfaces in Stroke Patients
This study aims to investigate the differences in muscle recruitment of the diaphragm (assessed using ultrasound), the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and trunk muscles (both measured via surface electromyography (sEMG)), during loaded…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Diaphragm, Sternocleidomastoid Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT06877338
- Testing
- Loaded breathing on stable and unstable surfaces
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
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
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
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
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
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
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