Clinical trials: Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Asthma
Albuterol Versus Xopenex in Treatment of Acute Asthma in the Emergency Department (ED)
The purpose of this study is to determine in a large, double-blind, randomized, prospective pediatric clinical trial whether the use of continuous levalbuterol (Xopenex) in addition to standard emergency department treatment for…
- Trial name
- Xopenex (NCT00585039)
- Testing
- xopenex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
Asthma
A Study of Levalbuterol Tartrate HFA Inhalation Aerosol Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) in Pediatric Subjects
This is a study of levalbuterol tartrate HFA inhalation aerosol MDI in pediatric subjects birth to ≤ 48 months of age who go to the Emergency Department (ED) or their physician's office with an acute bronchospasm.
- Trial name
- NCT02150499
- Testing
- levalbuterol tartrate HFA inhalation aerosol
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Asthma
Nebulized Fluticasone Propionate VS Oral Prednisone in Chinese Pediatric and Adolescent Subjects With an Acute Exacerbation of Asthma
This is a multicentre, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled, parallel-group study to determine the efficacy and safety of nebulized fluticasone propionate 1mg twice daily compared with oral prednisone…
- Trial name
- NCT01687296
- Testing
- fluticasone propionate inhalation solution, oral prednisone, salbutamol
- Where
- 11 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Asthma
Azithromycin for Children Hospitalized With Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung condition in children, and often requires hospitalization for acute exacerbations. Azithromycin has been used successfully in other chronic lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02003911
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Asthma, Acute Asthma
Budesonide Inhalation Suspension for Acute Asthma in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of budesonide inhalation suspension (BIS) to the standard therapy of albuterol, ipratropium bromide, and systemic corticosteroids (SCS) for moderate to severe asthma…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Acute Asthma, Reactive Airway Exacerbation
- Trial name
- NCT00393367
- Testing
- Budesonide inhalation suspension (0.5 mg/2mL) 2mg, albuterol (5mg/mL) 7.5 or 10mg, Prednisolone, prednisone, or methylprednisolone, Albuterol, ipratropium bromide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Asthma
A Study of an Intravenous Drug in Pediatric Patients With Acute Asthma (0476-301)
This study will attempt to find out if the addition of an intravenous form of a drug that is already used for treating asthma in children will help resolve asthma attacks faster than using the current standard care alone.
- Trial name
- NCT00117338
- Testing
- montelukast sodium
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Acute Asthma
A Pilot Study to Determine the Most Effective Dose of Arformoterol for Treating Acute Asthmatic Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the best dose of nebulized arformoterol, a quick onset but long acting beta agonist, for use in treating acute bronchospasm in asthmatics presenting to the the Emergency Department.
- Trial name
- NCT00819637
- Testing
- arformoterol (RR formoterol), levalbuterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Asthma
Study of MK-0476 in Adult Patients With Acute Asthma (0476-334)
The study estimates the efficacy and safety of MK0476 and aminophylline intravenous administration in adult participants with acute asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT00442338
- Testing
- montelukast sodium, aminophylline hydrate
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Asthma
Cessation Versus Continuation of Long-term Mepolizumab in Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Patients
Primary objective of the study is to evaluate whether patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who have received long-term treatment with mepolizumab (at least 3 years) need to maintain treatment with mepolizumab to continue to…
- Trial name
- NCT02555371
- Testing
- Mepolizumab 100mg
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Argentina and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Education, Medical
Repeated Versus Varied Simulation Scenarios to Teach Medical Students the Management of a Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation
Repeated exposure to simulated cases has been shown to improve performance, but repeating the same scenario may impair the ability of learners to transfer their knowledge and skills to slightly different situations.
- Trial name
- REVAR (NCT02754310)
- Testing
- Variation of scenarios, Repeated scenarios
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ilumens
Status Asthmaticus
Heliox-Powered Albuterol Therapy in the Treatment of Children Admitted With Acute Asthma Exacerbation
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether heliox-powered albuterol nebulizer therapy will result in reduced inpatient length of stay in children hospitalized with acute asthma exacerbations.
- Trial name
- NCT00410150
- Testing
- Helium-oxygen-driven albuterol nebulizer, Oxygen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Asthma, Status Asthmaticus
Study Evaluating the Safety and Effects of MN-221 in Subjects Experiencing an Acute Exacerbation of Asthma
The objective of this clinical study is to examine the safety and effectiveness of intravenous MN-221 compared to placebo when administered as an adjunct to standard therapy in subjects experiencing an acute exacerbation of…
- Trial name
- NCT00683449
- Testing
- Dose Group 1, Dose Group 2, Dose Group 3
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- MediciNova
Asthma
Trial of One Versus Two Doses of Dexamethasone for Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation
Comparing one versus two doses of oral dexamethasone for the treatment of asthma in the pediatric emergency department.
- Trial name
- R2D2 (NCT02725008)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Geoffrey W Jara-Almonte
Asthma Exacerbation
Effectiveness of the Aeroneb in Acute Severe Asthma
Background: The bronchodilator therapy is an essential component of the management of asthma exacerbation. The delivery of bronchodilators to the lungs in asthma exacerbations is usually achieved through nebulization (creating…
- Trial name
- NCT03029156
- Testing
- Aeroneb nebulizer, Small volume jet nebulizer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Asthma
Comparison of Nebulizers in ED in Pediatric Asthma Patients
The primary objective will be, in an open-label randomized trial, a comparison of emergency department (ED) length of stay (LOS) between children experiencing acute asthma treated with two different nebulizers.
- Trial name
- NCT01951378
- Testing
- Hudson RCI® nebulizer, NebuTech® HDN® nebulizer, Albuterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Seton Healthcare Family
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI)
Procalcitonin Antibiotic Consensus Trial (ProACT)
The ProACT study is a 5 year, multicenter study that will test the effect of implementation of a novel procalcitonin guideline on antibiotic use and adverse outcomes in Emergency Department (ED) patients with Lower Respiratory…
- Trial name
- ProACT (NCT02130986)
- Testing
- Procalcitonin level, Results of procalcitonin (PCT) level to treating clinician, Provide procalcitonin guideline to treating clinician
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,664 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Asthma
Nebulized Magnesium Sulfate in Children With Moderate to Severe Asthma Exacerbation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nebulized magnesium sulfate as a vehicle for albuterol in children with moderate to severe asthma exacerbation.
- Trial name
- NCT01515995
- Testing
- Nebulized magnesium sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Asthma
Positive Expiratory Pressure for the Treatment of Acute Asthma in Children
Asthma is a leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits for children. A novel way of treating asthma is the use of positive expiratory pressure (PEP).
- Trial name
- NCT02494076
- Testing
- EzPAP, Standard Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Asthma
Examining Changes in Nasal IL-1 During Acute Asthma Exacerbation in Adolescents
To study the change from baseline in IL-1β (interleukin 1 beta) concentrations in the nasal airway during acute asthma exacerbation, specifically to measure the degree of change and identify the timing of peak IL-1β…
- Trial name
- Attack Asthma (NCT04748055)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Asthma
Intramuscular Epinephrine as an Adjunctive Treatment for Severe Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation
Project Aim: To determine if intramuscular epinephrine is an effective adjunct to inhaled bronchodilators (β2 agonists) for children with severe asthma exacerbation.
- Trial name
- NCT01705964
- Testing
- IM epinephrine 1:1000, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville