Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 18 to 90

3D evaluation of diaphragm function using volume change measurements

Official title: 3D Evaluation to Quantify Regional Volume Change Between FRC and TLC

Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT05339698 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests a new way to measure how well the diaphragm works by using 3D imaging to see changes in lung volume in people who may have breathing issues.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Garches)
Trial IDNCT05339698 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 90 who are suspected of having diaphragmatic dysfunction and can maintain five seconds of apnea in a supine position.

Probably not a fit

Patients who cannot lie in a supine position or maintain apnea for five seconds, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to validate a method for measuring inspiratory capacity (IC) through 3D analysis of thoraco-abdominal volume changes between functional residual capacity (FRC) and total lung capacity (TLC). Participants will undergo 3D visualization while maintaining a supine position and a five-second apnea to assess diaphragmatic function non-invasively. The study will also evaluate the inter-observer variability of IC measurements between trained technicians and pulmonologists. The goal is to enhance understanding of diaphragmatic dysfunction and improve diagnostic accuracy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive method for accurately assessing diaphragmatic function in patients with suspected dysfunction.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies utilizing 3D analysis for respiratory function have shown promise in enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients 18 - 90 years of age;
* Patients addressed for suspicion of diaphragmatic dysfunction, and able to maintain 5 sec of apnea in supine position.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Decubitus impossible;
* Apnea of 5 seconds impossible;
* Pregnant or Breastfeeding;
* Patient under juridic protection.

Where it's running

  • Physiological/Respiratory functional exploration Department, Raymond Poincaré Hospital, APHP
    Garches, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Caroline HELIE — Physiological/Respiratory functional exploration Department, Raymond Poincaré Hospital, APHP
  • Study coordinator: Frédéric LOFASO, MD, PhD
  • Email: f.lofaso@aphp.fr
  • Phone: + 33 (0)1 47 10 79 41

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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