Clinical trials
Diaphragm clinical trials
Below are recruiting diaphragm clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 56 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT07664930Recruiting
Pompe Disease: Nerve and Diaphragm Testing
This study looks at the nerve that controls your diaphragm (the main muscle you use to breathe) in people with Pompe disease. It aims to better understand breathing problems in Pompe and may help guide future care.
PaviaAges 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+ - NCT06714721Recruiting
Magnetic diaphragm stimulation for COPD
This study tests if magnetic stimulation of the diaphragm muscle can help people with COPD breathe better. If you have had COPD for at least 6 months, are over 18, and can answer questionnaires, you may be eligible.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06650137Recruiting
Using Diaphragm Ultrasound to Find the Cause of Breathing Trouble
This study tests if ultrasound of your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) can help doctors find the cause of sudden breathing trouble. It may help patients who come to the emergency room with fast or difficult breathing and low oxygen levels.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+ - NCT06724744Recruiting
Can a hand technique help breathing in older women with diabetes?
This study is testing a gentle hands-on technique for the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) to see if it can improve breathing in older women with type 2 diabetes. It may help if you have mild breathing problems and meet the health criteria listed.
Al Mansurah, DakahlyaAges 65–70 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07411417Recruiting
Acupressure for pain and lung function after chest surgery
This trial tests if acupressure can help reduce pain and improve lung function after a first-time chest surgery. It may offer a non-drug way to support recovery.
IstanbulAges Any age - NCT07392749Recruiting
Diaphragm pacing via vein during CRT implant
This trial is testing a new way to pace the diaphragm using a special vein in your chest, done at the same time as a standard CRT device implant for heart failure. It aims to see if this approach is safe and works well for helping you breathe.
Shanghai, Shanghai 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07259174Recruiting
Ultrasound for diaphragm in COPD flare-ups
This study uses ultrasound to measure how well your diaphragm muscle works during a COPD flare-up. The goal is to see if this measurement can help predict how you will recover.
Zwolle, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT06880783Recruiting
Manual breathing technique for exercise and sleep in diabetes
This trial tests a hands-on breathing technique to see if it can improve exercise capacity and sleep quality in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help you breathe better, move more easily, and sleep more soundly.
Banī SuwayfAges 55–80 - NCT07188038Recruiting
Comparing low vs high breathing tube pressure on diaphragm health
This trial compares two levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in patients on a breathing machine. It looks at how these pressures affect diaphragm function, how well the lungs work, and how efficiently you breathe.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06403540Recruiting
Pain relief after belly surgery and diaphragm function
This study looks at how different pain relief methods after major abdominal surgery affect the diaphragm, a muscle that helps you breathe. It may help doctors choose the best way to manage pain while protecting your breathing.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07110129Recruiting
Testing a new tool to see if you're ready to come off the breathing machine
This study tests a new way to check if your breathing muscles are strong enough to safely remove the breathing tube. It uses a special patch to measure how well your diaphragm works, which may help doctors make better decisions about when to take the tube out.
CardiffAges 18 years+ - NCT07109570Recruiting
Checking breathing effort in ICU patients on a ventilator
This trial measures how your breathing muscles work while we try taking you off the breathing machine. The results could help doctors predict when you're ready to breathe on your own.
LeidenAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06919757Recruiting
Early Lung Health in Very Premature Infants
This study compares the early lung development of very premature babies who had growth problems in the womb to those who did not. The goal is to understand how growth in the womb affects lung health after birth.
RomaAges Any age - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for diaphragm?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 56 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.