Dynamic Impact of NIV on Diaphragmatic Ultrasound in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (NCT07170865) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dynamic Impact of NIV on Diaphragmatic Ultrasound in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
France20 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot observational study is to learn about the dynamic impact of the non invasive ventilation on the diaphragm in patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The main question it aims to answer : can diaphragmatic ultrasound detect differences in diaphragmatic motion (diaphragmactic excursion and diaphragmatic thickening between spontaneous breathing and non-invasive ventilation ?
Participants will receive diaphragmatic ultrasound assessments both under spontaneous breathing and during non-invasive ventilation on their day hospital evaluation for ventilatory support.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patient (≥18 years old)
* Diagnosis of bulbar or spinal amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) established by a neurologist
* Indication for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) confirmed by the referring pulmonologist for daytime and/or nocturnal alveolar hypoventilation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Continuous (24-hour) non-invasive ventilation
* Patient refusal to participate
* Individual under legal guardianship or judicial protection
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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