Clinical trials: Airway
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Lung Injury
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation as a Preventative Strategy
The early initiation of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation in multi-system trauma patients decreases the incidence and severity of acute lung injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and allows faster recovery of lung…
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Lung Injury, Respiratory Failure, Trauma
- Trial name
- NCT00813371
- Testing
- Airway Pressure Release Ventilation, ARDSnet protocol
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Surgical Complications From General Anesthesia
The Comparison of Two Different Methods of Partial Inflation of Cuff for Facile Insertion of Laryngeal Mask Airway in Pediatric Patients
Partial cuff inflation before insertion is generally used for laryngeal mask airway insertion in children. However, it is not proven how much the cuff should be inflated.
- Trial name
- NCT01435239
- Testing
- The cuff inflation by the resting volume, The cuff inflation by the maximum volume
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Disorder of Upper Respiratory System, Laryngostenosis
Clinical Trial of Stem Cell Based Tissue Engineered Laryngeal Implants
This study aims to test a new groundbreaking treatment for narrowing of the voicebox and upper windpipe, which can be due to injury, inflammatory disease or cancer treatment.
- Conditions
- Disorder of Upper Respiratory System, Laryngostenosis, Tracheal Stenosis
- Trial name
- RegenVOX (NCT01977911)
- Testing
- Stem cell based tissue engineered partial laryngeal implants
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome
Laryngeal Cryotherapy for Refractory Neurogenic Cough
This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of upper aerodigestive tract cryotherapy treatment in patients with refractory neurogenic cough in a prospective pilot study with a validated patient reported outcome measure
- Trial name
- NCT05665244
- Testing
- Laryngeal cryotherapy, Cryoprobe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Respiratory Failure, Respiratory Disorders
Ventilator Hyperinflation and Hemodynamics
Ventilator hyperinflation (VHI) has been shown to be effective in improving respiratory mechanics, secretion removal, and gas exchange in mechanically ventilated patients; however, the literature is scarce concerning its safety…
- Trial name
- VHI-HD (NCT03557645)
- Testing
- Baseline Mechanical Ventilation, VHI With Inspiratory Pause, VHI Without Inspiratory Pause
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Intubation; Difficult
Nasotracheal Intubation Using Shikani Optical Stylet
Difficult airways is still a challenging issue for the anesthesiologists in spite of the development of various techniques.Shikani optical stylet(SOS), combining the features of fiberoptic bronchoscope and a lightwand, has been…
- Trial name
- SOS (NCT00963677)
- Testing
- Nasotracheal Intubation through seeing optical stylet (SOS)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Central South University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Tongue Exercises and Reflux Therapy for Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Tongue exercises are described to improved snoring and acid reflux symptoms. Acid reflux treatment has been found to improve obstructive sleep apnea to a limited degree.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Trial name
- NCT00364481
- Testing
- omeprazole, Tongue exercises
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Side ENT
Endotracheal Tube, Mechanical Ventilation
Performance Evaluation of AirWay Medix Closed Suction System Compared With a Standard Closed Suction System
The aim of this prospective, randomized study is to compare the performance, safety, and ease of use (usability) between two closed suction systems, the AirWay Medix Closed Suction System and Kimberly KimVent while intubated with…
- Trial name
- NCT01547507
- Testing
- AirWay Medix Closed Suction System
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Biovo Technologies Ltd
Nasal Obstruction
Treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction Using the Aerin Medical Device
Evaluation of the Aerin Medical Device used for the treatment of nasal obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02914236
- Testing
- Vivaer Stylus
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Aerin Medical
Lung Functions, Pain Score
Comparison of Tracheal Intubation vs Laryngeal Mask Airway in Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair
Patient comfort and satisfaction of inguinal hernia repairs can be affected by the anesthesia technique chosen in addition to the surgical method.
- Trial name
- NCT04788771
- Testing
- Tracheal intubation in laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Asthma
Comparison of Combination Therapy: Montelukast and Inhaled Steroid on Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of 2 weeks therapy of montelukast, budesonide, their combination on exercise induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) and airway inflammation in children and young adults, not on…
- Trial name
- NCT00462592
- Testing
- budesonide, montelukast
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Laryngeal Mask Airway as a Bridge for Intubation of Obese Patients for Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventilation, as well as intubation of a morbidly obese patient, is challenging and require special preparations and skilful hands, in this study laryngeal mask airway insertion is used as a bridge for intubation to facilitate…
- Trial name
- NCT04378192
- Testing
- Laryngeal mask airway, face mask
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Pediatric Anesthesia, Difficult Laryngoscopy
Preoperative Prediction of Difficult Airway in Children
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative clinical airway assessment parameters for difficult airway management in pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery under general…
- Trial name
- NCT07384611
- Testing
- Preoperative Clinical Airway Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease Exacerbated, Critical Care
Survival After Failed First-line Non-invasive Ventilation in Acute on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Observational cohort study of mid-to-long term survival of patients with acute on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, analyzed per type of ventilation support provided during first 24 hours in intensive care.
- Trial name
- NCT03011853
- Testing
- Non-invasive and/or invasive mechanical ventilation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 7,900 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Intensive Care Registry
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Interest of Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome by Constant CPAP and Auto CPAP
The investigators propose a multicentric controlled randomized trial whose goal is to evaluate the possibility of a prediction of the efficiency of APAP (automatic continuous positive airway pressure) and constant CPAP (constant…
- Trial name
- PREDIVARIUS (NCT02749812)
- Testing
- Constant Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Automatic continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Poitiers University Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
Continuous Versus Interval Walking Training in Patients With COPD - a Pilot Study
This study will investigate the effects of interval walking training versus continuous walking training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02209207
- Testing
- Treadmill, walking training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Schön Klinik Berchtesgadener Land
Pediatric Asthma, Acute Asthma
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP) for Severe Asthma
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of early initiation of bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) in the emergency department (ED) for children with severe asthma exacerbations.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Asthma, Acute Asthma, BiPAP, Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT07582211
- Testing
- Bilevel positive airway pressure ventilation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Oral Appliances Treatments in Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Treatment response of mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and oral appliance (OA) is still controversial.
- Trial name
- OSAS (NCT01461486)
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Oral Appliance (BRD)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa
Airway Management, Intubation, Intratracheal
Place of the Video-laryngoscope in Learning Intubation by Simulation
The aim of the study was to determine the impact of the videolaryngoscope on reducing the time needed to intubate on a low-fidelity manikin for beginners.
- Conditions
- Airway Management, Intubation, Intratracheal, Simulation, Laryngoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT05859542
- Testing
- Videolaryngoscope first, Direct laryngoscope first
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mongi Slim Hospital
Airway Pressure Stress Index, Transpulmonary Pressure Stress Index
Effects of Chest Wall Elastance on Pulmonary Mechanics of Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)
Patients with chest wall elastance increasing could worsen lung function. Increasing of chest wall elastance plays a great role in lung mechanics, and could influence mechanical ventilation settings.
- Conditions
- Airway Pressure Stress Index, Transpulmonary Pressure Stress Index, Acute Respiratory Failure, Chest Wall Elastance
- Trial name
- NCT02196870
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Southeast University, China