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Diaphragm DysfunctionNCT04400370

Point of Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Diaphragmatic Function in Children Undergoing Thoracic Surgery

An observational study of Diaphragm Dysfunction, run by Seoul National University Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

In children undergoing pulmonary resection, the diaphragm function is evaluated using ultrasound before and after surgery to evaluate the incidence of diaphragm dysfunction after pulmonary resection. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 6 years
Conditions the study is for
Diaphragm Dysfunction
What is being tested?
Diaphragm ultrasound
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
75 participants
Where
1 siteSouth Korea
Study dates
8 Jun 2020to 1 May 2022
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 Up to 6 years
  • All sexes
  • Child

Study population: Pediatric patients under 7 years undergoing lung resection

Who may be able to join

  • Pediatric patients under 7 years undergoing lung resection

Who cannot join

  • Asthma
  • Myopathy or neuropathy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

South Korea1 site
  • Jin-Tae Kim

    Seoul

Other trials in South Korea

About this study

Official title: Point of Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Diaphragmatic Function in Children Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: Prospective Observational Study

In children undergoing pulmonary resection, the diaphragm function is evaluated using ultrasound before and after surgery to evaluate the incidence of diaphragm dysfunction after pulmonary resection. In addition, we examine if there is a relationship between diaphragmatic dysfunction and pulmonary complications, including postoperative lung atelectasis.

Being tested
Diaphragm ultrasound

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Diaphragm ultrasoundDevice

    Diaphragm ultrasound is performed at the following three time points.

    1. At the entrance of the operating room before induction of anesthesia
    2. 1 hour after surgery
    3. 24 hours after surgery
Study groups in NCT04400370
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pediatric patients undergoing lung resectionNot described
Receives: Device: Diaphragm ultrasound

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Changes in diaphragmatic thickness

    Changes in diaphragmatic thickness, from time frame 1 to 3

    Measured: 1. Before the procedure; 2. 1 hour after surgery; 3. 24 hours after surgery

  2. Changes in diaphragm thickening fraction

    Changes in diaphragm thickening fraction, from time frame 1 to 3

    Measured: 1. Before the procedure; 2. 1 hour after surgery; 3. 24 hours after surgery

  3. Changes in the length of diaphragmatic tidal excursion

    Changes in the length of diaphragmatic tidal excursion, from time frame 1 to 3

    Measured: 1. Before the procedure; 2. 1 hour after surgery; 3. 24 hours after surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 May 2020
  2. Study start8 Jun 2020
  3. Primary completion1 May 2022
  4. Study completion1 May 2022

Resources

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
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
75 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04400370
Sponsor's protocol ID
diaphragm_US
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
6 May 2020
Last updated
3 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Lee JH, Kang P, Park JB, Kim JT. Changes in diaphragmatic ultrasonography findings and their association with postoperative complications in children undergoing pulmonary resection: A single-centre, prospective, observational study. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2023 Dec 1;40(12):953-956. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001910. Epub 2023 Oct 12.

    PubMed 37823729

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diaphragm Dysfunction, run by Seoul National University Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

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 1 inclusion and 2 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 3 Mar 2023. 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 South Korea. 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?

Changes in diaphragmatic thickness (time frame: 1. Before the procedure; 2. 1 hour after surgery; 3. 24 hours after surgery). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04400370, 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 3 Mar 2023.

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