PECTUS EXCAVATUM
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Freezing nerves may shorten hospital stay after chest surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if freezing the nerves between the ribs (cryoablation) could reduce hospital stay compared to standard epidural pain medicine in 50 young people aged 12-24 having Nuss surgery for pectus excavatum (sunken chest). The goal was to see which method controls pain be…
Matched conditions: PECTUS EXCAVATUM
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New nerve block could spare teens from opioids after chest surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new nerve block technique to control pain after NUSS surgery for teens with pectus excavatum. Seventeen adolescents received ultrasound-guided injections to numb the chest area, aiming to avoid opioid painkillers. Researchers measured pain scores over 72 hours…
Matched conditions: PECTUS EXCAVATUM
Sponsor: Qin Zhang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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VR goggles could replace pills for teen surgery anxiety
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset during and after chest surgery could help teenagers feel less anxious and need fewer painkillers. Fifty teens aged 13-18 having a specific chest surgery (MIRPE) were randomly assigned to use VR or not. Researchers measured…
Matched conditions: PECTUS EXCAVATUM
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:40 UTC
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3D scans could predict chest recurrence after funnel chest surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 69 people with pectus excavatum (funnel chest) who had a Nuss bar removed after about 2-3 years. Researchers took 3D images of the chest at four time points to see how the chest wall changes after bar removal. The goal was to find factors that might …
Matched conditions: PECTUS EXCAVATUM
Sponsor: Erik de Loos • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Ultrasound of the diaphragm may spot early breathing trouble in teens with pectus deformity
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 61 adolescents aged 6-18 with pectus deformities (sunken or protruding chest). Researchers used ultrasound to measure diaphragm thickness and compared it to standard breathing tests. The goal was to see if diaphragm thickness could serve as an early…
Matched conditions: PECTUS EXCAVATUM
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC