Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for the Treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis: Patient Experiences and Reported Outcomes.

NCT ID: NCT06243718

Last Updated: 2024-02-06

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-10-10

Study Completion Date

2026-10-10

Brief Summary

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This study utilizes a grounded theory methodology to explore patient experiences of phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery as a treatment for diaphragmatic paralysis.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Diaphragmatic Paralysis Pain, Chest Breath Shortness

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of Diaphragmatic Paralysis.
* Individuals who are scheduled to undergo phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery for the treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis.

Exclusion Criteria

\- Individuals who do not comprehend the English language.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Matthew Kaufman, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Matthew Kaufman, MD.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance

Locations

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Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance

Red Bank, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Institute for Advanced Reconstruction

Shrewsbury, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Jeannine Sico, RN.

Role: CONTACT

732-741-0970 ext. 1175

Jennifer Tarquinio, MSc.

Role: CONTACT

888-915-7617

Facility Contacts

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Jeannine Sico, RN

Role: primary

732-741-0970 ext. 1175

Jennifer Tarquinio

Role: backup

888-915-7617

Jeannine Sico, RN

Role: primary

732-741-0970 ext. 1175

Jennifer Tarquinio

Role: backup

888-915-7617

References

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Kaufman MR, Ferro N, Paulin E. Phrenic nerve paralysis and phrenic nerve reconstruction surgery. Handb Clin Neurol. 2022;189:271-292. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-91532-8.00003-3.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 36031309 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Chang EI, Bauer T, Rossi K, Elkwood AI, Paulin E, Jarrahy R. Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for Effective Surgical Treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Sep 1;87(3):310-315. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002896.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 34397519 (View on PubMed)

Cece J, Aboharb F, Rezzadeh KS, Brown D, Jarrahy R, Kaufman MR. Klippel-feil syndrome and unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. Eplasty. 2015 Feb 10;15:ic10. eCollection 2015. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25834691 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Bauer T, Onders RP, Brown DP, Chang EI, Rossi K, Elkwood AI, Paulin E, Jarrahy R. Treatment for bilateral diaphragmatic dysfunction using phrenic nerve reconstruction and diaphragm pacemakers. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2021 May 10;32(5):753-760. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa324.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33432336 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Bauer T, Campbell S, Rossi K, Elkwood A, Jarrahy R. Prospective analysis of a surgical algorithm to achieve ventilator weaning in cervical tetraplegia. J Spinal Cord Med. 2022 Jul;45(4):531-535. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2020.1829417. Epub 2020 Oct 15.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33054689 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Elkwood AI, Colicchio AR, CeCe J, Jarrahy R, Willekes LJ, Rose MI, Brown D. Functional restoration of diaphragmatic paralysis: an evaluation of phrenic nerve reconstruction. Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Jan;97(1):260-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.09.052. Epub 2013 Nov 19.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 24266954 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Elkwood AI, Brown D, Cece J, Martins C, Bauer T, Weissler J, Rezzadeh K, Jarrahy R. Long-Term Follow-Up after Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for Diaphragmatic Paralysis: A Review of 180 Patients. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2017 Jan;33(1):63-69. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1588018. Epub 2016 Sep 25.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27665114 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Elkwood AI, Brown D, Cece J, Martins C, Bauer T, Weissler J, Rezzadeh K, Jarrahy R. Erratum to: Long-Term Follow-Up after Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for Diaphragmatic Paralysis: A Review of 180 Patients. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2017 Jan;33(1):e1-e2. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1604271. Epub 2017 Jul 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28709166 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Willekes LJ, Elkwood AI, Rose MI, Patel TR, Ashinoff RL, Colicchio AR. Diaphragm paralysis caused by transverse cervical artery compression of the phrenic nerve: the Red Cross syndrome. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2012 Jun;114(5):502-5. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2012.01.048. Epub 2012 Feb 24.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22366245 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Elkwood AI, Rose MI, Patel T, Ashinoff R, Fields R, Brown D. Surgical treatment of permanent diaphragm paralysis after interscalene nerve block for shoulder surgery. Anesthesiology. 2013 Aug;119(2):484-7. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31829c2f22. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 23838708 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Elkwood AI, Rose MI, Patel T, Ashinoff R, Saad A, Caccavale R, Bocage JP, Cole J, Soriano A, Fein E. Reinnervation of the paralyzed diaphragm: application of nerve surgery techniques following unilateral phrenic nerve injury. Chest. 2011 Jul;140(1):191-197. doi: 10.1378/chest.10-2765. Epub 2011 Feb 24.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21349932 (View on PubMed)

Kaufman MR, Elkwood AI, Aboharb F, Cece J, Brown D, Rezzadeh K, Jarrahy R. Diaphragmatic reinnervation in ventilator-dependent patients with cervical spinal cord injury and concomitant phrenic nerve lesions using simultaneous nerve transfers and implantable neurostimulators. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jun;31(5):391-5. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1549159. Epub 2015 Apr 13.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25868155 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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GT-Phase-2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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