Understanding factors affecting treatment for pectus carinatum using a compression system

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 observational study investigates the prognosis factors that influence the success of treating pectus carinatum with a dynamic compression system. Patients wear a harness that applies moderate pressure to remodel the chest over an average duration of one year. The study aims to identify key parameters, such as age, gender, and initial correction pressure, that may predict treatment outcomes. The local cohort is one of the largest globally, providing a robust dataset for analysis.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient who received proper information about the study.
* Patient with clinically diagnosed pectus carinatum.
* Treated at Saint-Etienne University Hospital using a dynamic compression system.
* Between October 2011 and January 2020 for the retrospective part, then between January 2020 and January 2022 for the validation cohort.
* With more than 6 months of follow-up since the beginning of the treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• CHU de Saint-Etienne
  Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Aurélien SCALABRE — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
• Study coordinator: Aurélien SCALABRE
• Email: aurelien.scalabre@chu-etienne.fr
• Phone: 04 77 82 94 49

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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.