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Diaphragm Plication in Adults With Phrenic Nerve Paralysis

NCT00689234 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2013-08-07

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of unilateral or bilateral diaphragm plication in a prospective randomised controlled way on symptoms, pulmonary function including gas exchange, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity and breathing during sleep in patients with proven uni- or bilateral phrenic nerve paralysis present for at least 1 year without any evidence of spontaneous recovery.

Conditions

  • Phrenic Nerve Paralysis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

diaphragm plication 6 months after inclusion

thoracotomy

PROCEDURE

diaphragm plication at time of inclusion

thoracotomy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • KU Leuven

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-04-30
Primary Completion
2014-04-30
Completion
2014-04-30

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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