Clinical trials: Respiratory Function
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Dexamethasone Treatment for OSA in Children
This is a double-blinded clinical trial of children diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on a baseline polysomnogram (PSG).
- Trial name
- NCT05638087
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Neuromuscular Diseases, Neurologic Disorder
Multisystem and Autonomic Complications of NMD on Long-term NIV
This exploratory observational study evaluates autonomic function using measures including heart rate variability in adults with childhood-onset neuromuscular and neurological disorders (NMD) who use non-invasive ventilation…
- Trial name
- NCT04100993
- Testing
- No intervention used
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Sleep Disordered Breathing, Drug Induced Sleep Disorder
DISE in Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the most common reason for children to have sleep disordered breathing (SDB). Even though adenotonsillectomy improves sleep apnea in children, 20-40% of children will still have persistent SDB.
- Trial name
- NCT06756971
- Testing
- Propofol, Dexmedetomidine
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Respiratory Insufficiency
Sonographic Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Function Under Nasal High-flow (NHF) and Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) in Respiratory Insufficiency
The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of respiratory support on diaphragmatic function (O2, NHF, NIV). The effects on the diaphragm, the respiratory values (FEV1, respiratory rate) and the subjective well-being of…
- Trial name
- SENNI (NCT07050147)
- Testing
- Nasal high flow, NIV
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Klinikum Emden
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Fluid Restriction in Respiratory Distress of the Newborn
The object of this study is to determine the best way to care for infants with respiratory distress. The investigators are testing a method of feeding fluids to infants with respiratory distress in amounts similar to what healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT03120585
- Testing
- Fluid Management Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Healthy Subjects
Variability of Impedance Pneumography Tidal Breathing Flow-volume Curves During Sleep in Healthy Children
This is an observational study for the assessment of normal overnight variation in small healthy children using the Ventica Lung Function Testing System.
- Trial name
- NCT03551236
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Revenio Research
Respiratory Insufficiency, Respiratory Failure
Cross-over Comparison of the V60 System to Other Bi-Level Noninvasive Ventilators
The purpose of this study is to compare a new noninvasive ventilator to existing ventilators already used for patient care.
- Trial name
- NCT00817804
- Testing
- Use of the V60 Mask Ventilator
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Respironics, California, Inc.
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Regurgitation
Prospective, Comparative, Randomized, Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Infant With Magnesium Alginate
The results on the efficacy of the formulations based on alginic acid are controversial. Corvaglia et al demonstrated a significant reduction in reflux episodes in preterm infants by evaluation with pH-impedance analysis.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux, Regurgitation, Vomiting, Chronic Cough
- Trial name
- NCT01858584
- Testing
- Gastrotuss, thickened milk
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Lung Diseases
Fluids and Catheters Treatment Trial (FACTT) - ARDS Clinical Research Network
To assess rapidly innovative treatment methods in patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome as well as those at risk of developing ARDS.
- Trial name
- NCT00281268
- Testing
- pulmonary artery catheter, central venous catheter, fluid management
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
A Low-Resource Oxygen Blender Prototype for Use in Modified Bubble CPAP Circuits
Purpose: Using a novel oxygen blender prototype with modified bCPAP to manage children 1 month to 5 years of age hospitalized with respiratory distress due to lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in low-resource settings is…
- Trial name
- NCT04311320
- Testing
- Low-Resource Oxygen Blender
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure
TORCH-LATAM-003: Regional Advanced-Therapy Pathways for Congenital Heart Disease
TORCH-LATAM-003 is a pragmatic stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial evaluating a regional pathway for children and adults with congenital heart disease and advanced cardiac and/or respiratory failure who may require heart…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure, Respiratory Failure, Heart Transplantation
- Trial name
- TORCH-003 (NCT07837024)
- Testing
- TORCH Congenital Advanced Therapies Pathway (TORCH-CATP)
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- CardioVision International Tech, S.A.S. de C.V.
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
A Controlled Comparative Trial of Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Versus Aerosolized Pentamidine for Secondary Prophylaxis of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia in AIDS Patients Receiving Azidothymidine (AZT)
To determine if the drug combination sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMX-TMP), given by mouth, and the drug pentamidine (PEN), given by inhaled aerosol, are effective in preventing a relapse of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)…
- Trial name
- NCT00000727
- Testing
- Pentamidine isethionate, Pyrimethamine, Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 322 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Prematurity
Breathing Variability and NAVA in Neonates
The current study is a crossover trial, aiming at evaluating the effect of NAVA -NIV compared to Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (PC-NIV) at the same level of peak inspiratory pressure, in terms of…
- Trial name
- BRAVe NANO (NCT04000568)
- Testing
- Respiratory support: NAVA -NIV and PC-NIV
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Prematurity, Apnea
Caffeine to Reduce Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Most premature infants require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods of time and a significant proportion of them develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Apnea, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01751724
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Retinopathy of Prematurity, Pain
The Effect of Eyemasks on Neonatal Stress Following Dilated Retinal Examination
Although screening exams for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) prevent blindness they are physiologically stressful for infants. The investigators postulate that photosensitivity during mydriasis contributes to post-examination…
- Conditions
- Retinopathy of Prematurity, Pain, Premature Infant, Retinal Disease
- Trial name
- MASK-ROP (NCT03824782)
- Testing
- Phototherapy Mask
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Delivery Room Resuscitation
Quantitative End Tidal CO2 Monitoring in the Delivery Room (DR)
This is a trial evaluating the use of an end tidal CO2 monitor during ventilation in the delivery room. The use of the monitor is compared with clinical assessment of ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01381068
- Testing
- End tidal CO2 monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Neil Finer
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
A Research Trial of Aralast in New Onset Diabetes (RETAIN)
The drug Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT, Aralast NP) is being tested in this study as an anti-inflammatory drug (a medication that decreases inflammation, which is part of the body's normal ability to fight infection and respond to…
- Trial name
- RETAIN (NCT01183468)
- Testing
- Aralast NP 45 mg dose, Aralast NP 90 mg dose, Aralast NP 180 mg dose
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation Combined With Intermittent Sigh Breaths: Effects on Lung Volume Monitored by Electric Tomography Impedance.
Background Ventilator induced lung injury (VILI) remains a problem in neonatology. High frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) provides effective gas exchange with minimal pressure fluctuation around a continuous distending…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury, Functional Residual Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT01962818
- Testing
- HFOV combined with sigh breaths
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Apnea, Infant, Premature
Randomized Trial of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Synchronized Nasal Ventilation in Premature Infants.
Very premature infants uniformly do not have mature functioning lungs to breathe well nor mature regulation mechanisms to breathe regularly. Assistance with a mechanical respirator is common.
- Conditions
- Apnea, Infant, Premature, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT00188968
- Testing
- Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Synchronized Nasal Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Bronchiolitis, Bronchiolitis, Viral
Nasal and Bronchial Absorption Sampling in RSV Bronchiolitis
This study will compare the novel methods of NS and BS with the standard technique of nasophayngeal aspiration (NPA) and routine ETT suction.
- Conditions
- Bronchiolitis, Bronchiolitis, Viral, RSV Infection, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- RSV-SAM (NCT03062917)
- Testing
- Nasal and Bronchial Sampling
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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