Pectus excavatum
MONDO:0008213A developmental anomaly in which the lower sternum is posteriorly dislocated and concavely deformed, resulting in a funnel-shaped thorax.
Also known as: pectus excavatum, pectus excavatum (disease), funnel chest
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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A dissolving scaffold may help camouflage a sunken chest
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a custom-made, absorbable polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffold, combined with the patient's own fat, can safely improve the appearance of pectus excavatum (a sunken chest) in people who cannot have standard corrective surgery. The scaffold is designed to suppo…
Sponsor: BellaSeno GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New breast surgery methods aim to preserve tissue and speed recovery
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study is testing several new, minimally invasive surgical techniques for breast augmentation and reconstruction. The goal is to preserve natural breast tissue, reduce recovery time, and improve how the breasts look and feel. About 60 women aged 18 and older with cup sizes AA…
Sponsor: Establishment Labs • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Which painkiller-free method works best for teens after chest surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares three pain management techniques for teenagers undergoing minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (a sunken chest). The methods are: patient-controlled analgesia (PCA, where the patient pushes a button for pain medicine), erector spinae block (a nerve bl…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC