Clinical trials: Difficulty Breathing
Acute Dyspnoea
Comparison of CXR and MnDCT
A comparison of chest x-ray (CXR) and Minimum dose CT (MnDCT) in the acutely ill patient. The hypothesis is that MnDCT is more sensitive than CXR in the detection of acute findings in the acutely ill patient.
- Trial name
- NCT00188435
- Testing
- Minimum Dose CT
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Antepartum Betamethasone Treatment for Prevention of Respiratory Distress in Infants Born by Elective Cesarean Section
This is a randomized, multicenter, double blind, placebo controlled trial of betamethasone versus a placebo given prior to the mothers at term and near term gestation (>34 and <40 weeks of gestation) who are scheduled to undergo…
- Trial name
- NCT00139256
- Testing
- Betamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Dexamethasone Therapy in VLBW Infants at Risk of CLD
Infants who are on breathing support are often treated with steroids (dexamethasone); however, the best timing of therapy is not known.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- Dexamethasone (NCT00011362)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone Early, Dexamethasone Late
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 371 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Intubation; Difficult or Failed, Pediatric ALL
An Endotracheal Tube Inserted to the Level of the Hypopharynx
The goal of this observational study is to assess the incidence of successful ventilation using an ETT inserted orally above the vocal cords in pediatric patients undergoing surgeries.
- Conditions
- Intubation; Difficult or Failed, Pediatric ALL, Ventilator Lung
- Trial name
- NCT06449924
- Testing
- Endotracheal tube
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
Respiratory Insufficiency
Nasal High Frequency Oscillatory Versus Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in Neonate After Extubation
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of nasal high frequency oscillatory ventilation(NHFOV) in preterms with respiratory disease syndrome(RDS) after extubation.
- Trial name
- NCT02543125
- Testing
- NIPPV, NHFOV
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Gao WeiWei
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
A Prospective Observational Study of Video Laryngoscopy Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Insertion of a Thin Endotracheal Catheter for Surfactant Administration in Newborn Infants
Many premature babies have breathing difficulty after birth and receive help with a breathing machine (nasal continuous positive airway pressure, NCPAP).
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Video Laryngoscopy, Surfactant
- Trial name
- NEU-VODEtec (NCT06758492)
- Testing
- Video laryngoscopy used to insert thin endotracheal catheter, Direct laryngoscopy used to insert thin endotracheal catheter
- Where
- 16 sites in Croatia, Czechia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Prematurity, Oxidative Injury
Comparison of Different Oxygen Delivery Strategies During Resuscitation of Babies
Preterm infants are born with immature lungs and often require help with breathing shortly after birth. This currently involves administering 100% oxygen.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Oxidative Injury, Respiratory Distress
- Trial name
- NCT00356902
- Testing
- titration of oxygen during resuscitation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
COPD
Comparison of Anterior Chest Compression Assist and Abdominal Thrust Assist Technique COPD
A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given…
- Trial name
- NCT05936801
- Testing
- Anterior Chest Compression technique, Abdominal Thrust Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Multiple Sclerosis, Respiratory; Disorder, Functional, Impaired
Respiratory Function and Walking Capacity in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive neurological disease. Respiratory dysfunction due to weakness in the respiratory musculature has been described in MS.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Respiratory; Disorder, Functional, Impaired, Difficulty Walking
- Trial name
- NCT01774201
- Testing
- Breathing exercises
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Impact of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy on Neonatal Respiratory Outcomes
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver condition in late pregnancy, causing itching and high bile acid levels that return to normal after birth.
- Trial name
- CHOLE-RESP (NCT06679972)
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Pediatric Pneumonia
Effect of Nurse-Directed Therapeutic Positioning in Children With Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a common respiratory infection in children that may cause respiratory distress and impaired oxygenation. This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-directed therapeutic positioning on…
- Trial name
- NCT07913191
- Testing
- Nurse - Directed Side - Lying Positioning, Nurse - Directed Semi-fowler's positioning
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Respiratory Distress in Neonates, Mechanical Ventilation
Pressure Rise Time Modulation During Volume-Guaranteed Neonatal Ventilation
This study investigates the short-term physiological effects of pressure rise time modulation during volume-guaranteed ventilation in neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT07465237
- Testing
- Pressure Rise Time Adjustment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Non Inferiority Trial Investigating Surfactants Administered Via MIST
RESEARCH DESIGN Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. RECRUITMENT Entry criteria Preterm infants 28-35 6/7 weeks' gestation and less than 48 hours of age who have a clinical diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome.
- Trial name
- Niftisurf (NCT06074380)
- Testing
- MIST surfactant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pulmonary Complication
FSTL1 and PPCs on Pediatric Within LDLT:a Prospective Cohort Analysis
The goal of this observational study is to identify the association between FSTL1 elevation and acute lung injury (ALI) after pediatric liver transplantation.The main questions it aims to answer what the risk factors are for ALI…
- Conditions
- Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pulmonary Complication, Liver Transplant; Complications
- Trial name
- NCT05807802
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin First Central Hospital
COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease
Autologous Stem Cell Treatment for Chronic Lung Disease Study
The purpose of the Lung Institute is to collect and isolate a patient's own cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP) and deliver the product back to the patient the same day.
- Trial name
- NCT03044431
- Testing
- Cell therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Lung Institute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
REspiratory MEchanics for Delivering Individualised Exogenous Surfactant
This study is an interventional, non-pharmacological, multicentric, randomized, controlled, superiority, non-profit study. Its primary objective is to evaluate if the administration of surfactant based on FOT assessment will…
- Trial name
- REMEDIES (NCT05791331)
- Testing
- Surfactant administration following lung mechanics assessment in addition to clinical assessment, Surfactant administration following clinical assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 458 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Sepsis, Pneumonia
Improved Accessibility of EmONC Services for Maternal and Newborn Health: a Community Based Project
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an integrated EmONC package (community mobilization, training of community-based health care providers and a maternal and neonatal health pack) reduce perinatal and neonatal…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Pneumonia, Omphalitis, Birth Asphyxia
- Trial name
- EmONC (NCT01751945)
- Testing
- EmONC package
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Airway Management, Intubation, Intratracheal
The Difficult Airway Management Trial: "The DIFFICAIR-Trial"
In general anesthetic the patient is deprived of his awareness and ability to breathe. It is therefore one of the most important tasks in anesthesia to ensure the patient's airway and breathing.
- Trial name
- DIFFICAIR (NCT01718561)
- Testing
- SARI
- Where
- 28 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 76,058 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hillerod Hospital, Denmark
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Pressure HIgh or LOw DElivered to Preterm Newborns in the Delivery ROOM
The aim of this randomized pilot clinical trial of preterm infants requiring noninvasive respiratory support for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) at birth is to improve short-term respiratory outcomes.
- Trial name
- PHILODENDROOM (NCT06123845)
- Testing
- static CPAP 8 cmH2O, static CPAP 5 cmH2O
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco
Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Infant
Weaning of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in Premature Infants
The aim of this study is to investigate two different strategies for the withdrawal of CPAP in preterm infants born before 32 weeks of gestation.
- Trial name
- NCT01721629
- Testing
- Sudden wean of nasal CPAP, Gradual wean of nasal CPAP
- Where
- 6 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 380 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital