Study Details
Testing Activity of People After NUSS Bar Placement Surgery
(IRB#: IRB_00163911)
NUSS replacement surgery (named after the surgeon) is to correct a person's sunken chest. This study will test the effects of activity after a NUSS bar placement surgery. People in the study will be assigned to one of two groups. One allows activity and the other limits activity after surgery. Both groups with receive normal care from their surgeon while being observed by the researchers for 3 months. People in the study will complete surveys at 1 month and 3 months after surgery.
- All genders
- All Ages
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Unpaid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: All Ages
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 5 to 21 years old
- People having NUSS surgery
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnant
- The NUSS surgery is connected to another health condition
Will I be paid for my time?
No
IRB#: IRB_00163911
PI: Katie Russell
Department: GENERAL SURGERY
Approval Date: 2024-04-25 19:59:00
Specialties: Pediatric Surgery