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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorAdvanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance

About this trial

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

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of Diaphragmatic Paralysis.

Individuals who are scheduled to undergo phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery for the treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial population

Patients undergoing phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery for the treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis.

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Cross-sectional

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Semi-Structured Interviews.

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.

Time frame
Participants are interviewed one week before and 12 months after the surgery.

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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