Status:
COMPLETED
Investigating Diaphragm Thickness and Mobility in Healthy Parous and Nulliparous Volunteers Using RUSI
Lead Sponsor:
Evdokia Billis
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Crete
University of Thessaly
Conditions:
Asymptomatic Condition
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-60 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of diaphragm thickness and excursion measurements by applying Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) in a diverse...
Detailed Description
The diaphragm is the main respiratory muscle but is also considered to contribute significantly to trunk stability and posture due to its unique anatomy and coordination with other trunk muscles. Reha...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Generally healthy women
- Nulliparous and parous individuals
- Age between 18 and 60 years
Exclusion
- Severe chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema or fibrosis)
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m², which may hinder ultrasound imaging
- History of major abdominal surgery
- Pregnancy
- Neuromuscular disorders that could alter diaphragm morphology and function
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06048237
Start Date
June 1 2023
End Date
November 30 2023
Last Update
February 13 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Laboratory of Clinical Physiotherapy and Research (CPRlab)
Pátrai, Achaia, Greece, 26504