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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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Can a new breathing workout help lung transplant patients breathe easier?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study compares two types of breathing muscle training in people who have had a lung transplant. One group does standard constant-resistance exercises, while the other adds short bursts of harder effort. The goal is to see which method better improves breathing strength and d…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New nerve block technique aims to protect breathing in elderly shoulder surgery patients
Symptom relief CancelledThis study tests a new combination of nerve blocks for elderly patients (65 and older) having surgery for a broken shoulder. The goal is to see if the new approach provides better pain relief during surgery and lowers the risk of temporary diaphragm paralysis, which can cause bre…
Sponsor: Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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3D imaging could offer new way to diagnose diaphragm dysfunction
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new 3D imaging method to measure how much air the lungs can hold in people with suspected diaphragm weakness. About 100 adults will have two quick 3D scans while holding their breath. The goal is to see if this technique gives reliable results compared to stand…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study aims to spot hidden breathing muscle damage from heart procedure
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study looks at a possible side effect of a heart treatment called PFA for atrial fibrillation: injury to the phrenic nerve, which can paralyze part of the diaphragm and affect breathing. Patients get a special X-ray before and after the procedure to check diaphragm movement.…
Sponsor: Laurent Macle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC