CompletedNot Applicable

Phrenic Nerve Conduction Study to Diagnose Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis

France28 participantsStarted 2020-01-24

Plain-language summary

The study aims as the principal objective to compare two approaches to diagnosis unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdi) measurement versus phrenic nerve conduction (NPC) study. The secondary objective of the study is the strengths and weaknesses of different tests. Diagnostic threshold values.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient ≥ 18 years; * Available data of Pdi and PNC; * Suspected unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. Exclusion Criteria: * Abnormalities in thoracic wall which susceptible to modify the investigation's results; * Scoliosis; * Pleural effusion.

What they're measuring

Diaphragm evaluation-compound muscle action potential

Timeframe: at 1 month

Diaphragm evaluation-transdiaphragmatic pressure

Timeframe: at 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04142684

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-24

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