Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for the Treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis: Patient Experiences and Reported Outcomes.

A Grounded Theory of Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for the Treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis - A Biopsychosocial Approach to Surgical Evaluation and Outcomes.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06243718

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-06

Start date

2023-10-10

Completion date

2026-10-10

Last updated

2024-02-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Breath Shortness, Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Pain, Chest

Keywords

Grounded Theory, Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Diaphragm, Respiratory System, Pain

Brief summary

This study utilizes a grounded theory methodology to explore patient experiences of phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery as a treatment for diaphragmatic paralysis.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of Diaphragmatic Paralysis. * Individuals who are scheduled to undergo phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery for the treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis.

Exclusion criteria

\- Individuals who do not comprehend the English language.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Semi-Structured Interviews.	Participants are interviewed one week before and 12 months after the surgery.	The interviews will serve a dual purpose: first, to delve into the daily experiences of individuals living with diaphragmatic paralysis, aiming to uncover the practical and emotional realities they face; and second, to explore the experiences and perceived outcomes of phrenic nerve surgery as a treatment for diaphragmatic paralysis.

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactJeannine Sico, RN.

jsico@arsahealth.com732-741-0970

Backup ContactJennifer Tarquinio, MSc.

jtarquinio@sycamoremm.com888-915-7617

Outcome results