Clinical Study
Testing Activity of People After NUSS Bar Placement Surgery
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.
For more information contact:
Kezlyn Larsen
kezlyn.larsen@hsc.utah.edu
8016622989
IRB#: IRB_00163911
| PI: Katie Russell
| Department: GENERAL SURGERY
| Approval Date: 2024-04-25 19:59:00
Specialties: Pediatric Surgery
Who can participate?
Gender: All
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