Clinical trials
Diaphragm clinical trials
Below are recruiting diaphragm clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 59 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06897774Recruiting
Testing nerve tap to protect breathing muscle on ventilator
This study tests whether a gentle electrical tap on a nerve near your collarbone (the phrenic nerve) can keep your diaphragm—the main muscle you use to breathe—from getting weak while you're on a ventilator. The goal is to prevent muscle loss and help you breathe better later.
Istanbul, BakirkoyAges 18–80 - NCT06436950Recruiting
Diaphragm pacing for weak breathing muscles from the ventilator
This trial tests whether using an electrical device to stimulate the phrenic nerve (which controls the diaphragm) helps patients whose diaphragm has weakened while on a breathing machine in the ICU. It might help restore strength and make it easier to breathe on your own.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07380321Recruiting
Diaphragm ultrasound for children with sleep apnea
This study uses ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement in children with sleep apnea during routine surgery. It may help doctors better understand how sleep apnea affects breathing.
Istanbul, FatihAges 1–12 - NCT07363902Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation study for breathing support
This study tests a new device that uses mild electrical pulses to strengthen the muscles used for breathing in people who are on a ventilator. It aims to help them recover faster.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07382063Enrolling by invitation
Nerve block effects on diaphragm in kids having arm surgery
This study tests a special numbing shot (nerve block) around the shoulder to see how it affects the muscle that helps kids breathe (the diaphragm) during and after arm surgery. It may help doctors choose safer pain methods for school-aged children.
ShanghaiAges 6–12 - NCT05856136RecruitingPhase 4
Study how opioid exposure affects diaphragm muscle function
This study looks at whether receiving opioids for pain during lower-leg surgery changes how well the diaphragm muscle (the main breathing muscle) works afterward. It compares breathing muscle function in people who do and do not have certain lung conditions.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06684392Recruiting
Breathing muscle training to help remove tracheostomy tube
This trial tests whether a special breathing exercise program can help people with a tracheostomy (a tube in the throat to help breathing) get the tube removed faster. It is for adults who are awake and can cooperate.
Rancagua, Región del Libertador General Bernardo O’HigginsAges 18 years+ - NCT06424314Recruiting
Trial on why some patients fail to come off a ventilator
This trial is studying why some people have trouble coming off a breathing machine (ventilator). It's for patients who've been on a ventilator for at least 2 days and don't have certain other conditions.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06321848Recruiting
Ultrasound to guide weaning from a breathing machine
This trial uses ultrasound pictures of the heart, lungs, and diaphragm (a muscle that helps you breathe) to help doctors decide when to take a patient off a breathing machine after surgery. It may help make the weaning process safer and more personalized.
HanoiAges 18 years+ - NCT07672106Recruiting
Predicting breathing tube need after major surgery recovery
This study watches patients after major surgery to see which factors may increase the chance of needing a breathing tube again. It helps doctors better predict and prevent breathing problems in the intensive care unit.
Istanbul, ŞişliAges 18 years+ - NCT07474896Recruiting
Nerve-block techniques for shoulder surgery in older adults
This study tests whether certain nerve-block techniques for shoulder surgery can reduce side effects while still controlling pain. It is for people 65 and older having planned shoulder surgery with regional anesthesia.
PoznanAges 65–100 - NCT04937868Recruiting
Guiding CT scans for belly and pelvis injuries after blunt trauma
This study looks at how to make a better decision tool for when to order a CT scan of the belly and pelvis after a blunt injury in the emergency department. It aims to help clinicians choose the right patients for imaging during the first evaluation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05352958Recruiting
Ultrasound checks breathing muscle function in ALS
This study uses a quick ultrasound test to check how well the breathing muscle (the diaphragm) works in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It may help doctors monitor breathing changes over time and guide care.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05440851Recruiting
Testing different treatments for severe breathing failure in ICU
This platform trial studies which treatment works best for adults with sudden, severe breathing failure needing oxygen or a breathing machine in the ICU. It may help patients by matching them to the most appropriate treatment strategy and tracking outcomes to improve care.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05459116Recruiting
Record breathing effort to protect lungs during ventilation
This trial studies a way to measure how hard a patient is breathing and how the lungs and diaphragm are working while someone is on a breathing machine. The goal is to help the team use a “lung- and diaphragm-protective” ventilation strategy and see if it improves care.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 4 weeks+ - NCT05642832Recruiting
Test a breathing-device method to reduce breathing effort
This trial checks whether a special “through-flow” system can safely reduce how hard your body has to breathe when you are on a breathing machine. It is mainly a feasibility study, meaning the focus is on whether the approach can be done safely and effectively.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05689476Recruiting
Measuring diaphragm breathing signals during ICU ventilation
This study measures electrical activity of the diaphragm and how your breathing system works while you are on a breathing machine in the ICU. It may help doctors better understand breathing during recovery after major lung events.
Padova, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT05857774Recruiting
Study breathing muscle changes in ICU patients on ventilation
This study looks at how the muscles used for breathing work and change in ICU patients who are placed on breathing machines, then follows outcomes after they leave the hospital. It may help doctors better predict recovery and long-term health after ventilation.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05903001Recruiting
Breathing muscle testing to help track lung disease
This study checks whether measurements of your breathing muscle (the diaphragm) can act as a useful “biomarker” to track lung disease. You might be asked to do breathing tests and follow study instructions, and your results may help researchers better monitor COPD, asthma, fibrosis, or pulmonary hypertension.
Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT05945043Recruiting
Study breathing signals during fluid drain in pleural effusion
This trial looks at how a breathing control system (called neural respiratory drive) changes when doctors remove lung lining fluid using a thoracocentesis, chest drain, or an indwelling pleural catheter. It may help improve how safe breathing measurements are taken during these common procedures.
London, LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05990348Recruiting
Comparing two breathing support methods for weaning from ventilator
This study compares two ways of helping patients breathe on a ventilator after a failed attempt to come off the machine. It looks at how the diaphragm and rib muscles work during each method to find the best approach for weaning.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06009731Recruiting
Diaphragm ultrasound during breathing trial
This study uses a special ultrasound technique to look at how your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) moves while you try breathing on your own. It may help doctors better understand when patients are ready to come off the breathing machine.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06163131Recruiting
How endobronchial valves affect diaphragm movement in emphysema
This trial measures how well your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) moves after you get endobronchial valves (tiny one-way valves in your airways) for emphysema. It helps doctors see if the valves improve your breathing muscle function.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06295484Recruiting
Comparing two breathing support methods for very small babies
This study compares two types of breathing support (nasal CPAP and NIPPV) for very low birth weight preterm infants to see which one works better. The goal is to find the best way to help these babies breathe more easily.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1 day–8 months
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for diaphragm?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 59 recruiting diaphragm studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a diaphragm trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a diaphragm trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.