Clinical trials: Lower Respiratory Tract and Lung Infections
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
A Prospective, Epidemiological Study to Assess the Disease Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Associated, Suspected Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Newborns, From 0 to 2 Years of Age and Risk of Development of Wheeze and Asthma From 0 to 6 Years of Age
The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence and associated healthcare utilization of RSV-associated, suspected LRTI in a general population of infants from birth up to 2 years of age, and also to assess the accuracy of a…
- Trial name
- NCT01995175
- Testing
- Nasal swab sampling, Blood sampling, Diary cards
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 2,409 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
COVID-19 Pneumonia, COVID-19 Respiratory Infection
Follow-up of Covid-19 Long Term Sequelae
The protocol, in accordance with the objectives of ORCHESTRA project - Work Package 2, aims at investigating the characteristics and determinants of COVID-19 long-term sequelae.
- Conditions
- COVID-19 Pneumonia, COVID-19 Respiratory Infection, COVID-19 Acute Bronchitis, COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05097677
- Testing
- Not applicable (observational study)
- Where
- 7 sites in Belgium, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 7,599 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona
RSV Infection, Bronchiolitis
Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Bronchiolitis: a Pilot Study
The fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (feNO) in expired air is a reliable measure of airway inflammation. Some research experiments have demonstrated stimulation of nitric oxide production in respiratory epithelial cells infected…
- Trial name
- NCT01090557
- Testing
- Collection of exhaled breath
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Winthrop University Hospital
Severe Pneumonia
Detection and Characterization of Lower Respiratory Infections in Critically Ill Patients
This study is a prospective observation study for lower respiratory tract infections in medical intensive care unit. Microbiologic and clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with severe pneumonia in medical intensive…
- Trial name
- NCT01068990
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Lower Respiratory Tract and Lung Infections, Ventilator Lung
Copeptin: Disease Severity Indicator
Copeptin serves as a biomarker emanating from the pituitary gland, functioning as the precursor to arginine vasopressin (AVP). Its role in the regulation of endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and water-electrolyte balance has…
- Conditions
- Lower Respiratory Tract and Lung Infections, Ventilator Lung, Bronchopneumonia, Bronchitis
- Trial name
- NCT06211985
- Testing
- Copeptin level measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Berker Okay
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, Bronchiolitis
Gut Microbiome and Immune Response in Severe RSV Infection in Vietnamese Infants
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of severe lower respiratory tract infection in young children, and a substantial proportion of severe cases occur in previously healthy infants.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, Bronchiolitis, Viral Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI)
- Trial name
- GUT-LUNG RSV (NCT07417657)
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Phuc Huu Phan
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Nosocomial Infections in Children
Decreasing Antibiotic Use in Infants With Suspected Ventilator-associated Infection
This is a prospective study with three specific aims: (1) To convene a consensus conference to develop a guideline for antibiotic use in infants (age < 3 yrs) with suspected ventilator-associated infection; (2) To evaluate…
- Conditions
- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Nosocomial Infections in Children, Microbial Colonization
- Trial name
- VAIN2 (NCT03041207)
- Testing
- Development and implementation of an antibiotic guideline
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 555 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Lower Resp Tract Infection
Effect of Pediatric Lung Ultrasound on Antibiotic Prescriptions in Hospitalized Children and Adolescents With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Title: Effect of Pediatric Lung Ultrasound on Antibiotic Prescriptions in Hospitalized Children and Adolescents with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (PLUS-AP Trial) Purpose of the Study: This study is being done to find out if…
- Trial name
- PLUS-AP (NCT06876766)
- Testing
- Lung Ultrasound
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
Respiratory Infections, Bronchiolitis
An Epidemiological Study to Evaluate the RSV-Associated Lower Respiratory Track in Infections in Infants
The primary objective of this study is to describe the incidence of RSV-associated LRI among infants <1 year of age presenting to the ED during selected shoulder months.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Infections, Bronchiolitis, Pneumonia, Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT00369759
- Testing
- Emergency Dept. Subjects with LRI or Apnea
- Where
- 38 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,048 people
- Sponsor
- MedImmune LLC
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
RASCALS: Rapid Assay for Sick Children With Acute Lung Infection Study
Lower Respiratory Tract infections are a common cause of admission to the intensive care unit. Children routinely receive antibiotics until the tests confirm whether the infection is bacterial or viral.
- Conditions
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, COVID19
- Trial name
- RASCALS (NCT04233268)
- Testing
- Rapid Pathogen Detection
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Assessing the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
This study examines the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on people of all ages, from infants to the elderly. It uses hospital records collected between January 2018 and December 2024 to understand: How often does RSV…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Bronchiolitis, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- NCT07015255
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
Alopecia Areata, Depressive Episode
The Epidemiology, Management, and the Associated Burden of Related Conditions in Alopecia Areata
This study series consists of four related studies and aims to explore and describe many important elements of alopecia areata over three key areas: (1) the current epidemiology of alopecia areata, (2) the prevalence and…
- Conditions
- Alopecia Areata, Depressive Episode, Recurrent Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04239521
- Testing
- Exposure of interest (studies 2 & 3).
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 51,955 people
- Sponsor
- Momentum Data
Pneumonia, Bronchiolitis
Diagnosing Respiratory Disease in Children Using Cough Sounds 2
The purpose of this prospective study is to evaluate the efficacy of the ResAppDx software application in the diagnosis of childhood acute respiratory disease, including pneumonia, bronchiolitis, asthma/reactive airways disease…
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Bronchiolitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Croup
- Trial name
- SMARTCOUGH-C-2 (NCT03392363)
- Testing
- Recordings of Infants and Children's Cough Sounds
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,470 people
- Sponsor
- ResApp Health Limited
Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Lung Ultrasound
Ultrasound Findings in a Pediatric Population
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether focused ultrasound of the chest can be used in a practical way in children with respiratory symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT07919613
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Bronchitis, Acute, Community-acquired Pneumonia
Multimodal Stewardship Programme to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing for Children With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Children with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) are still often prescribed antibiotics in ways that depart from national guidelines.
- Conditions
- Bronchitis, Acute, Community-acquired Pneumonia, Respiratory Tract Infections
- Trial name
- PRACTICE-LRTI (NCT07893834)
- Testing
- PRACTICE-LRTI multimodal antimicrobial stewardship programme
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 50,000 people
- Sponsor
- Tampere University
Acute Lower Respiratory Illness
Cookstove Replacement for Prevention of ALRI and Low Birthweight in Nepal
At our field site in southern Nepal, acute respiratory illness (ARI) has been a leading cause of mortality among young children.
- Trial name
- NCT00786877
- Testing
- Improved biomass cookstove with exterior ventilation, Phase 2 intervention arm (LPG stove)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 4,678 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Acute Respiratory Tract Infection
Differentiation of Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Using Automated Lung Sound Analysis With LungPass Device
This observational study evaluates whether lung sound analysis with LungPass device can be used to differentiate upper and lower respiratory tract infections (URTI and LRTI)
- Trial name
- NCT05175612
- Testing
- Lung auscultation with LungPass device (electronic auscultation)
- Where
- Belarus
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Healthy Networks
Croup, Bronchiolitis
A Study Evaluating the Use of ResAppDx v2.0 as an Aid to Diagnose Respiratory Disease in Paediatric Patients in an Emergency Department
Aim of study is to demonstrate that the ResAppDx v2.0 algorithms provide an accurate diagnosis of paediatric respiratory disease in the study's clinical setting compared to a Clinical Adjudication Committee's (CAC) diagnosis; and…
- Conditions
- Croup, Bronchiolitis, Asthma in Children, Reactive Airway Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06156436
- Testing
- ResAppDx v.20
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- ResApp Health Limited
Respiratory Infection (for Example, Pneumonia, Bronchitis)
Treatment of Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Young Children Using Probiotic
This project aims to study the benefits of probiotics namely Bifidobacterium lactis M8 in treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in young children, which are found common among children in Malaysia aged from…
- Trial name
- NCT04122495
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Bronchiolitis, Acute Bronchiolitis
Risk Factors and Severity of Bronchiolitis in Hospitalized Children at Assiut University Hospital
The purpose of this observational study is to identify the risk factors that make bronchiolitis more severe in infants and toddlers.
- Conditions
- Bronchiolitis, Acute Bronchiolitis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07505420
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University