Clinical trials: Aspiration, Respiratory
Ventilation, Reproducibility
Assessing Variability of the Ventilatory Response to Duffin's Rebreathing Procedure
This study will combine Duffin's rebreathing procedure with additional study procedures, such as quantitative pupillometry, that are planned for subsequent clinical studies in order to confirm feasibility and gather…
- Conditions
- Ventilation, Reproducibility, Physiology
- Trial name
- NCT05168501
- Testing
- Rebreathing procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Healthy
AZD8848 Single Ascending Dose Study
This study will investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of single ascending doses of AZD8848 in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01560234
- Testing
- AZD8848
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Intensive Care Unit, Muscle Weakness
Use of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation (NMES) for Treatment or Prevention of ICU-Associated Weakness
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) will decrease ICU-associated weakness.
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT00709124)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrostimulation (NMES) CareStim Muscle Stimulation Device (Care Rehab; McLean, VA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Ambulatory Care
Phase III Study of Idebenone in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The aim of this Phase III study was to assess the efficacy of idebenone on pulmonary function, motor function, muscle strength and quality of life in patients with DMD.
- Trial name
- DELOS (NCT01027884)
- Testing
- Idebenone
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Austria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness
Development of a Rehabilitation Strengthening and Mobility Program for Ventilator Dependent Older Patients
As the general population ages and technology advances, many who suffer from catastrophic critical illness (i.e. septic shock, respiratory failure, Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome) survive only to find themselves severely…
- Conditions
- Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness, Chronic Disease, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03195127
- Testing
- multimodal physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Adult Subject
Effect of Super-Oxygenated Water on Blood Oxygen Saturation
Therapeutic delivery of additional Oxygen to blood stream via hyperbaric and extracorporeal oxygenation that raises blood Oxygen saturation level, apart from oxygenation in the lungs, is known to induce tissue repair, restore…
- Trial name
- NCT07016191
- Testing
- Ingestion of Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inhale, Inc
Colonoscopy, Oxygenation
Comparison of Oxygenation and Ventilation With a Novel Nasal Mask Versus Standard of Care During Colonoscopy
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) has been shown to effectively relieve upper airway obstruction in patients with OSA as it creates a pneumatic stent in the hypopharynx that reduces obstruction and allows for…
- Conditions
- Colonoscopy, Oxygenation, Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT03139448
- Testing
- Oxygen via nasal cannula, Oxygen via SuperNO2VA nasal mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Malignant Neoplasm of Respiratory and Intrathoracic Organ Carcinoma, Lung Cancer
Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Using a 22 vs 25-Gauge Needle
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare the effectiveness of a smaller, 25-gauge needle when used in an endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) instead of a standard 22-gauge…
- Trial name
- NCT03004586
- Testing
- 25-Gauge Needle, 22-Gauge Needle, Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Respiratory Failure
Oral Suction Intervention to Reduce Aspiration and Ventilator Events: NO-ASPIRATE
Insertion of a breathing tube to enable treatment with mechanical ventilation (respirator) is often associated with complications, such as infection and lung injury.
- Trial name
- NO-ASPIRATE (NCT02284178)
- Testing
- Enhanced oropharyngeal suction, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 513 people
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Asthma, COPD
The Natural History of Small Airways Physiology in Diseased and Healthy States
Spirometry is a useful clinical tool for the assessment and monitoring of lung disease, however, it does not provide information on peripheral airways resistance.
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00677560
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Sleep Apnea
Mapping for Acute Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation Study
The Mapping for Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation Study (MAPS) is being conducted to evaluate the feasibility of transvascular stimulation of phrenic nerves via an electrophysiology (EP) catheter advanced into the great veins.
- Trial name
- MAPs (NCT01981590)
- Testing
- Stimulating the phrenic nerve intravenously using high frequency electrical pulses using an EP catheter connected to external pulse stimulator.
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic BRC
Asthma
Immunotherapy Administered Under the Tongue to Treat Dust Mite Allergy
This study will investigate sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), a treatment involving antigens placement under the tongue to help asthma sufferers build a tolerance to the allergy-causing substances.
- Trial name
- NCT00200850
- Testing
- House Dust Mite SLIT, High dose SLIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Study of Incidence of Respiratory Tract AEs in Patients Treated With Tyvaso® Compared to Other FDA Approved PAH Therapies
A surveillance of respiratory tract related adverse events in patients treated with Tyvaso®(treprostinil) Inhalation Solution versus other FDA approved therapies
- Trial name
- Aspire (NCT01266265)
- Testing
- inhaled prostacyclin, prostacyclin, subcutaneous and intravenous prostacyclin
- Where
- 88 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,333 people
- Sponsor
- United Therapeutics
Healthy Volunteers
Relative Bioavailability Study to Compare Inhalation of Terbutaline Sulphate 1,5mg Via Turbuhaler M3 With Turbuhaler M2
Relative bioavailability study to compare inhalation of Terbutaline Sulphate 1,5mg via current version of Turbuhaler with inhalation via a new version
- Trial name
- NCT02178059
- Testing
- terbutaline sulphate delivered dose, terbutaline sulphate metered dose
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Pulmonary Function Using Non-invasive Forced Oscillometry
The purpose of this observational study is to measure pulmonary function in term and preterm infants with and without pulmonary disease including respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, transient tachypnea of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Trial name
- PUFFOR (NCT03346343)
- Testing
- Non-invasive forced airway oscillometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Respiration, Artificial
Effects of Sternal Wall Pressure in Children
This protocol is a prospective, pilot, observational study in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and the Operating Room (OR) settings at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
- Trial name
- SWP (NCT00628407)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Respiratory Aspiration
The Influence of Endotracheal Tube Design on Fluid Leakage Into the Lungs During Surgery
Surgical patients have an endotracheal tube inserted into their windpipe to help them breathe while under general anesthesia. These tubes have a "cuff" on the outside that is inflated in the trachea to help prevent fluids from…
- Trial name
- NCT01539135
- Testing
- Methylene Blue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
COPD
Efficacy of AZD3199 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of 4 weeks treatment with AZD3199 in moderate to severe COPD.
- Trial name
- GLAD (NCT00929708)
- Testing
- AZD3199, formoterol
- Where
- 38 sites in Bulgaria, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Sleep Apnea, Age
Determinants of Age Related Breathing Instability During Non-Rapid-Eye-Movement (NREM) Sleep
The purpose for this research protocol was to examine the role of breathing control mechanisms that determine the development of sleep-disordered breathing in the elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT00732199
- Testing
- 1) hyperventilation via noninvasive positive pressure ventilation 2) multiple trials of episodic hypoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Asthma
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of AIN457 in Patients With Uncontrolled Asthma
This study is a preliminary proof of efficacy study of AIN457 in patients with bronchial asthma that is poorly controlled with the current standard of care.
- Trial name
- NCT01478360
- Testing
- AIN457 (secukinumab)
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals