Comparing imaging methods for diaphragmatic hernia and eventration
Retrospective Comparative Study on Imaging Between the Bochdalek Hernia and Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration
Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University · NCT05985564
This study is trying to find out which imaging methods work best to tell the difference between congenital diaphragmatic hernia and eventration in patients who need surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chongqing) |
| Trial ID | NCT05985564 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study analyzes imaging findings from patients diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital diaphragmatic eventration who underwent surgical treatment. It aims to identify and summarize the indirect imaging signs associated with each condition, comparing their characteristics and incidence rates. By correlating these imaging signs with surgical findings, the study seeks to enhance differential diagnosis between the two conditions. The research focuses on discovering new imaging signs and understanding their prognostic implications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with a clinical diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia or eventration who have undergone surgical treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone surgical treatment or imaging examination for their condition may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve diagnostic accuracy for congenital diaphragmatic conditions, leading to better patient management.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored imaging in diaphragmatic conditions, this specific comparative analysis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia with surgical treatment * Clinical diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic eventration with surgical treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Diaphragmatic hernia or congenital diaphragmatic eventration without surgical treatment * Diaphragmatic hernia or congenital diaphragmatic eventration without imaging examination
Where this trial is running
Chongqing
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University — Chongqing, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: song yan
- Email: doctorsongyan@163.com
- Phone: 13637921652
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia