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

NCT ID NCT06392984

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

61 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

It will consist of participants with pectus deformity who apply to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of the University of Health Sciences Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital within the study date ranges, meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and voluntarily agree to participate in the research. Healthy individuals identical in age and gender will be included in the study as a control group. Demographic information of all individuals involved in the recruitment will be collected.

Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Increased thoracal kyphosis (thoracic hyperkyphosis) * Being between the ages of 6-18 * Patients who can cooperate with spirometry. Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital spinal, costal and diaphragmatic anomalies * Neuromuscular disease * Respiratory system diseases that affect lung functions * Patients who cannot cooperate with spirometry. * Having surgery to the chest wall or spine

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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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