Assessing respiratory muscle function in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates respiratory muscle strength in children with respiratory impairments using esogastric pressure measurements. It aims to understand the pathophysiology of respiratory issues and guide therapeutic management by detecting muscle dysfunction or paralysis. The study includes children under 18 years old who are either breathing spontaneously or on mechanical ventilation. By comparing muscle strength before and after treatment, the study seeks to optimize respiratory management and potentially improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged less than 18 years old with primary or secondary impairment of respiratory muscles and followed at Necker Hospital
* Patients under spontaneous breathing or noninvasive or invasive mechanical ventilation
* Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* No social insurance
* Significant psychomotor retardation
* Absence of cooperation
* Significant agitation
* Hemodynamic instability
* Acute condition or temporary drug treatments that may interfere with the results of the respiratory muscle explorations

Where it's running

• Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
  Paris, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Brigitte FAUROUX, MD, PhD — Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
• Study coordinator: Brigitte FAUROUX, MD, PhD
• Email: brigitte.fauroux@aphp.fr
• Phone: 1 71 19 60 92

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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.