Ultrafast ultrasound to assess diaphragm function
Official title: Ultrafast Ultrasound for the Functional Assessment of the Diaphragm: Agreement With Standards Mechanical and Electrophysiological Variables and Diagnosis Performance
Run by Institut de Myologie, France · NCT05265351 · 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 is testing a new ultrasound method to see if it can help doctors understand how well the diaphragm is working in patients with diaphragm problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut de Myologie, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT05265351 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old with confirmed or suspected diaphragm dysfunction.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with known allergies to latex or Lidocaine, those with pacemakers, or pregnant or nursing women 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 study investigates the use of ultrafast ultrasound imaging to evaluate diaphragm function in patients with diaphragm dysfunction. It aims to establish relationships between ultrasound-derived indices and diaphragm electromyography (EMG) as well as transdiaphragmatic pressure measurements. The study will also explore the diagnostic capabilities of ultrafast ultrasound in identifying the causes of diaphragm dysfunction, such as contractility alterations or phrenic nerve conduction defects. By utilizing high frame rate imaging, the research seeks to provide a non-invasive method for assessing diaphragm health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved diagnosis and management of diaphragm dysfunction, enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrafast ultrasound for diaphragm assessment is a novel approach, preliminary findings suggest potential reliability in healthy subjects, warranting further investigation in patients.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \> 18 years old * Patients with confirmed diaphragm dysfunction or suspicion * Written informed consent * Able to comply with all protocol requirements * Affiliate or beneficiary of a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy to latex * Known allergy to Lidocaine or similar product * Pacemaker * Guardianship/trusteeship * Pregnant or nursing women
Where it's running
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Département R3S - Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Damien BACHASSON, PhD — Institute ofMyology
- Study coordinator: Damien BACHASSON, PhD
- Email: d.bachasson@institut-myologie.org
- Phone: 01 42 16 66 43
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.