Ultrasound of the diaphragm may spot early breathing trouble in teens with pectus deformity

NCT ID NCT06392984

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This 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 sign of breathing problems before symptoms appear. The study did not test any treatment, only measured and observed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If diaphragm thickness proves to be an early warning sign, doctors might use ultrasound to detect breathing issues sooner in teens with pectus deformities.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all patients or lead to a standard test without further research.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pectus Carinatum pectus excavatum

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PECTUS ABNORMALITIES PECTUS CARINATUM PECTUS DEFORMITY PECTUS EXCAVATUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zeynel Karakullukcuoglu,

Istanbul, Gaziosmanpasa, 34255, Turkey (Türkiye)

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