Effects of diaphragmatic plication on physical capacity and quality of life. A long-term evaluation.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00035837

Enrollment

Registered

2025-01-08

Start date

2025-01-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

J98.6

Interventions

Group 1: Adult patients who underwent a diaphragmatic plication = 2 years ago. These patients are called to the Cologne Mehrheim Clinic 2 years postoperatively and the following examinations and inter

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Diaphragmatic plication performed = 2 years ago - Consent to the privacy policy and patient information - Willingness to answer the questionnaires in full - Cognitive ability to answer the questionnaires

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Patient age <18 years - Deafness - Incapable of giving consent, without deputy legal guardianship

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Vital capacity while seated - FEV1 in sitting position	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pulmonary function parameters: - Vital capacity lying down - FEV1 in supine position - RV - ITGV Respiratory muscle diagnostics: - P0.1, PImax, PSniff Additional evaluation of diaphragm functionality by means of further diagnostics: - Sonography of the diaphragm - 6 min walking test incl. Borg scale Assessment of symptoms and quality of life: - DPQ questionnaire - SF36 questionnaire	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMaximillian Zimmermann

Krankenhaus Köln-Merheim - Kliniken der Stadt Köln gGmbH

ziimmermannma@kliniken-koeln.de+4922113468

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026