Clinical trials: Decompression Sickness
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ultrasound-Guided Curved Needle Thread Carpal Tunnel Release: Efficacy and Safety of a Single-Center, Single-Arm Clinical Trial
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms and signs caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. The prevalence in the general population is about 3.72%, with a rising trend, making it the most common…
- Trial name
- NCT06440070
- Testing
- Loop Carpal Tunnel Release
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Decompression Sickness
Decreases in Diffusing Lung Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) in Occupational Divers and Their Impact on Decompression Sickness Risks
Diving disorders and particularly Decompression sickness (DCS) represent a major concern in recreational and occupational pressure-related activities.
- Trial name
- DACODEC (NCT02736006)
- Testing
- 20 meters air dive
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Foramen Ovale, Patent
The Paradigm II Trial: PFX Closure System in Subjects With Cryptogenic Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack, Migraine or Decompression Illness
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the PFX Closure System when utilized for patent foramen ovale (PFO) in patients suffering from cryptogenic stroke (undetermined cause of stroke)…
- Trial name
- NCT00196040
- Testing
- PFX Closure System
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cierra
Airway Obstruction, Choking
LifeVac Survey Study
This observational, non-interventional survey study is intended to explore user experiences with the LifeVac airway clearance device, with a particular emphasis on real-world application in choking emergencies in the USA.
- Trial name
- NCT06659796
- Testing
- LifeVac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,930 people
- Sponsor
- LifeVac, LLC
Decompression Sickness
Markers of Central Nervous System Injury in Decompression Sickness
Research hypothesis There is a correlation between the quantity of fluid markers of CNS injury in blood and DCS. There is a correlation between quantity and kind of fluid markers of CNS injury in blood and both diving profile and…
- Trial name
- DCS NEURO (NCT03192956)
- Testing
- No active intervention
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Nitrogen Narcosis, Inner Ear Decompression Illness
The Effect of Nitrogen Narcosis on Motor Performance in Divers Who Have Sustained an Inner Ear Decompression Illness
Nitrogen starts to have narcotic properties depths below 30m and can cause symptoms such as euphoria, impaired judgement and impaired neuromuscular coordination.
- Trial name
- NCT07446348
- Testing
- Nitrogen-oxygen breathing mixture
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Plymouth
Airway Obstruction, Foreign-Body, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Choking Management Education for Caregivers of Infants Under 1 Year: Comparison Between Practical Workshop and Informational Leaflet
Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational workshop versus standard information in improving knowledge and perceived self-efficacy in basic life support.
- Conditions
- Airway Obstruction, Foreign-Body, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Infant, Health Education
- Trial name
- NCT07567638
- Testing
- Explanation of the informational sheet, Theoretical-practical workshop
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
Apparent Life Threatening Event, Gastroesophageal Reflux
A Trial of Thickened Feeds to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children Admitted After Choking Spell
Infants often present to the hospital with episodes of coughing, choking, gagging, change in muscle tone, and/or change in skin color, known as brief resolved unexplained event.
- Conditions
- Apparent Life Threatening Event, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Aspiration
- Trial name
- NCT03130543
- Testing
- Rice cereal, Enfamil AR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Gynecology, Surgery
Novel Surgical Checklists for Gynecologic Laparoscopy in Haiti
The researchers traveled to University Hospital Mirebalais in Haiti and provided a one week long laparoscopic training and simulation course to the 7 OBGYN faculty there.
- Trial name
- NCT04059328
- Testing
- Surgical training
- Where
- Haiti
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Decompression Sickness
NASA Prebreathe Study
This study will validate the experimental method and chamber facility at the Duke Center for Hyperbaric Medicine \& Environmental Physiology and test team capabilities to support NASA decompression sickness (DCS) studies.
- Trial name
- NASA Prebreath (NCT06740305)
- Testing
- Altitude, 100% Oxygen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by Palpation
Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by Palpation With Neck Rotation and Side Bending in Patients With Neck Pain
detect accuracy of that procedure in identification the seventh cervical vertebra, we aimed to determine accuracy of identification of the seventh cervical vertebra by palpation with neck rotation and side bending in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT07018219
- Testing
- X ray device
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Eslam Elsayed Ali Shohda
Nursing Home Residents
Feasibility of Risk Sign Displays to Prevent Falls, Dehydration and Pulmonary Aspiration in Nursing Homes
BACKGROUND: Prior research has shown a relationship between dehydration, falls and pulmonary aspiration among older adults in nursing and health care facilities, which contributes to its loss of independence and quality-of-life.
- Trial name
- NCT03123601
- Testing
- Risk sign displays
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Campus Neurológico Sénior
Saturation Exposure, Decompression Injury
Inflammatory and Cerebrospinal Biochemical Markers in Blood During Prolonged Hyperbaric Exposure
Research hypothesis Prolonged hyperbaric exposure will affect the central nervous system Prolonged hyperbaric exposure will induce inflammatory changes Prolonged hyperbaric exposure will affect fluid regulation in the body…
- Trial name
- Mättnad2017 (NCT03192930)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric exposure
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Stroke
Identifying the Optimal Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis Bending Stiffness for Individuals Post-Stroke
Ankle braces are commonly prescribed to individuals who have suffered a stroke to help their ankle joints work properly, which allows these individuals to walk better.
- Trial name
- NCT06304519
- Testing
- Dynamic ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Decompression Sickness, Diving
A Descriptive Analysis of Diving Accidents Treated at the Hyperbaric Chamber of Nice Hospital Between 2014 and 2025
The study aims to describe and analyse the individual parameters of patients treated at the hyperbaric chamber of Nice University Hospital for suspected diving accidents.
- Trial name
- NCT07621354
- Testing
- medical care in a hyperbaric unit
- Volunteers
- 468 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Atrial Fibrillation (AF), OSA - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Impact of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation on Sleep Parameters.
Assessment of Sleep Parameters Using Polygraphy in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Qualified for Pulmonary Vein Isolation - A Prospective Observational Study: Afib Ablation and Hypopnea Index - The "AAHI" Study…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF), OSA - Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Vein Isolation
- Trial name
- AAHI (NCT07259200)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Primula Clinics
Colitis, Adenoma
Colonoscope Passive Bending Function
A prototype colonoscope with an extra passively bending distal section has been developed by Olympus Japan (ref. publications). The present study (2006-2007) is testing refinements of this function.
- Conditions
- Colitis, Adenoma, Carcinoma, Functional Colonic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00518349
- Testing
- Passive bending function, No passive bending function
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian Department of Health and Social Affairs
Orbital Fractures, Unilateral
Comparing Pre-adaptation of In-stock Mesh Over In-house 3D Patient Specific Model to Reconstruct Unilateral Primary Orbital Fracture With and Without Intraoperative Navigation vs Conventional Intraoperative Free-hand Mesh Bending
The investigators study the accuracy of repairing unilateral primary orbital fractures using a new technique, using 3D printed patient specific model to preoperative adapting of the readily available in sock titanium mesh, the…
- Conditions
- Orbital Fractures, Unilateral, Recent
- Trial name
- NCT07882121
- Testing
- 3D printed patient specific model, Conventional, Brainlab navigation system
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Choking in Infants, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Parental Knowledge of First Aid for Choking and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Infants Under One Year of Age
This study aims to assess the knowledge of parents regarding first aid for choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in infants under one year of age.
- Conditions
- Choking in Infants, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid Training, Parental Knowledg
- Trial name
- NCT06976463
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University
Tracheal Intubation
Adequate Bending Angle of a Lightwand
For tracheal intubation with a lightwand, adequate bending angle was not exactly investigated. The purpose of the study is compare three bending angles of lightwands for safe and efficient tracheal intubation.
- Trial name
- NCT03693235
- Testing
- bending angle of a lightwand
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital