Thoracic Outlet SyndromePROCTBNCT03780647
Assessment of the Impact of Thoracic Outlet Syndromes on the Performance at Work
An observational study of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, run by University Hospital, Lille at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Thoracic outlet syndrome may associate neurologic, arterial and venous symptoms. The responsibility of repetitive movements and postural factors has been mentioned for long. Some tasks are hard to perform, and it seemed interesting to assess the consequences of this syndrome on the work capacity by a questionnaire, at… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- questionnaire
- How many people
- 101 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 17 Dec 2018to 16 Feb 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients sent to the University Hospital radiology department or to an angiologist with private practice for a suspicion of thoracic outlet syndrome, with diagnosis confirmed by Echo-Doppler
Who may be able to join
- A stenosis of at least 80% of arterial stenosis at Echo-Doppler examination during abduction-retropulsion of the arm
- Actually employed or having been employed
Who cannot join
- Cognitive or mental impairment
- Illiteracy
- Visual impairment
- Patients having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or ehler-Danlos syndrome
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Thoracic outlet syndrome may associate neurologic, arterial and venous symptoms. The responsibility of repetitive movements and postural factors has been mentioned for long. Some tasks are hard to perform, and it seemed interesting to assess the consequences of this syndrome on the work capacity by a questionnaire, at the moment of diagnosis by Echo-Doppler
- Conditions
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Being tested
- questionnaire
- Keywords
- Thoracic outlet syndrome, Performance at work
- Medical subject headings
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
questionnaireOther
Assessment of the impairment at work by a specific auto- questionnaire given after echo-Doppler that confirm the diagnosis
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with suspicion of thoracic outlet syndrome | Not described Receives: Other: questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Frequency of an impairment at work
Measured: Baseline: one session
Secondary outcomes (2)
Frequency of job loss
Measured: Baseline: one session
Frequency of income loss
Measured: Baseline: one session
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Dec 2018
- Study start17 Dec 2018
- Primary completion16 Feb 2021
- Study completion16 Feb 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Thoracic Outlet SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, LilleThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 101 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- André THEVENON, MD,PhD, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Lille
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03780647
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2017_26
- Other IDs
- 2018-A00289-46
- Acronym
- PROCTB
- Status last verified
- May 2021
- First submitted
- 18 Dec 2018
- Last updated
- 21 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Logiou C, Demondion X, Tiffreau V, Wieczorek V, Thevenon A. Evaluation of the socioprofessional consequences of thoracic outlet syndrome. BMC Res Notes. 2023 Sep 11;16(1):207. doi: 10.1186/s13104-023-06448-2.
PubMed 37697402
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessment of the Impact of Thoracic Outlet Syndromes on the Performance at Work
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03780647
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PROCTB / 2017_26
- Conditions
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Keywords
- Thoracic outlet syndrome, Performance at work
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 101 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, LilleUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Dec 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Feb 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Dec 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Thoracic outlet syndrome may associate neurologic, arterial and venous symptoms. The responsibility of repetitive movements and postural factors has been mentioned for long. Some tasks are hard to perform, and it seemed interesting to assess the consequences of this syndrome on the work capacity by a questionnaire, at the moment of diagnosis by Echo-Doppler
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with suspicion of thoracic outlet syndrome | – | Other: questionnaire |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients sent to the University Hospital radiology department or to an angiologist with private practice for a suspicion of thoracic outlet syndrome, with diagnosis confirmed by Echo-Doppler
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- A stenosis of at least 80% of arterial stenosis at Echo-Doppler examination during abduction-retropulsion of the arm
- Actually employed or having been employed
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Cognitive or mental impairment
- Illiteracy
- Visual impairment
- Patients having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or ehler-Danlos syndrome
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| questionnaireAssessment of the impairment at work by a specific auto- questionnaire given after echo-Doppler that confirm the diagnosis | Other | Patients with suspicion of thoracic outlet syndrome |
Primary outcome
Frequency of an impairment at work
Time frame: Baseline: one session
2 secondary outcomes
Frequency of job loss
Time frame: Baseline: one session
Frequency of income loss
Time frame: Baseline: one session
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Apr 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 37697402Logiou C, Demondion X, Tiffreau V, Wieczorek V, Thevenon A. Evaluation of the socioprofessional consequences of thoracic outlet syndrome. BMC Res Notes. 2023 Sep 11;16(1):207. doi: 10.1186/s13104-023-06448-2.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
André THEVENON, MD,PhD principal investigator
University Hospital, Lille
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, run by University Hospital, Lille at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Frequency of an impairment at work (time frame: Baseline: one session). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03780647, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Apr 2026.