Respiratory paralysis
MONDO:0043775Complete or severe weakness of the muscles of respiration. This condition may be associated with motor neuron diseases; peripheral nerve diseases; neuromuscular junction diseases; spinal cord diseases; injury to the phrenic nerve; and other disorders.
Also known as: paralysis of diaphragm, diaphragmatic paralysis, muscle paralysis, respiratory, muscle paralyzes, respiratory, paralysis, diaphragmatic, paralysis, respiratory, paralysis, respiratory muscle, respiratory muscle paralysis
42 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Respiratory paralysis itself.
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New shoulder block may spare your diaphragm
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two types of nerve blocks for shoulder surgery to see which one is less likely to temporarily paralyze the diaphragm, the main muscle for breathing. About 70 adults having elective shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard interscale…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study aims to find safer pain block for shoulder surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares three types of nerve blocks used for pain relief during shoulder surgery. The goal is to see which block is least likely to temporarily paralyze the diaphragm, the main muscle used for breathing. Seventy-five adults having shoulder surgery will be randomly ass…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC