ltrasound as diagnostic tool in diaphragm dysfunction: a prospective observational study

Recruiting

• Conditions: Diaphragm dysfunction; diaphragm weakness; 10029317

• Registration Number: NL-OMON53372
• Lead Sponsor: Isala Klinieken

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 9 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

- 18 years or older
- Suspicion of diaphragm dysfunction based on medical history and/or physical
examination; as determined by the treating physician.

Exclusion Criteria

- Inability for fluoroscopy (e.g. severely limited mobility, or unable to
follow vocal instructions).
- Inability for diaphragm imaging (e.g. mechanical ventilation, or unable to
follow vocal instructions).
- Those not able or unwilling to give written informed consent.
- Pregnant women

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Concordance of diaphragm paralysis as determined by ultrasound compared with<br /><br>the construct for diaphragm paralysis based on traditional measurements. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- Concordance of diaphragm paresis as determined by ultrasound compared with<br /><br>the construct for diaphragm paresis based on traditional measurements.<br /><br>- Inter-rater reproducibility of sonographic parameters.<br /><br>- Feasibility of ultrasound for diaphragm imaging<br /><br>- Differences in diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound in<br /><br>subpopulations with either unilateral or bilateral diaphragmatic dysfunction. </p><br>