Clinical trials: Breath Shortness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A Real-World Assessment of a COPD Disease Management Support Service (Me & My COPD)
A real world study to determine the effectiveness of a patient support service to aid COPD patients in their self management.
- Trial name
- Me&MyCOPD (NCT02300090)
- Testing
- Test Group, Control Group
- Where
- 23 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Dyspnea During Mechanical Ventilation, Inspiratory Effort
Association of Inspiratory Effort With Dyspnea During Assisted Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients
During assisted mechanical ventilation, breathing results from the interaction between the patient and the ventilator. Optimal titration of pressure support is essential to maintain a balance between over-assistance and…
- Conditions
- Dyspnea During Mechanical Ventilation, Inspiratory Effort, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT07877350
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Crete
Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
Multimodal Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
This prospective pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a structured 8-week multimodal pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program specifically designed for patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA).
- Trial name
- PuRe-axSpA (NCT07430189)
- Testing
- Multimodal Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Balikesir University
Syncope, Chest Pain
Autonomic Monitoring in Neurocardiogenic Syncope
This is a prospective observational pilot study of suitability of autonomic monitoring via the VU-AMS device for prediction of neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS) in children referred to cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) for a…
- Conditions
- Syncope, Chest Pain, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- ANSS (NCT05907018)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Stenoses, Dyspnea
Endoscopic Treatment
The placement of an endoprosthesis in the airways leads to rapid and dramatic clinical improvement in the majority of cases of central airway obstruction.
- Trial name
- ETNA (NCT07727824)
- Testing
- Informed consent, Eligibility criteria check, Randomisation
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome, Dyspnea
Home-Based Respiratory Muscle Strength Training Program for Individuals With Post-COVID-19 Persistent Dyspnea
To evaluate the extent to which a 12-week respiratory rehabilitation program consisting of inspiratory and expiratory breathing exercises compared to expiratory breathing exercises alone will help to improve shortness of breath…
- Trial name
- NCT06091280
- Testing
- Respiratory Muscle Strength Trainers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Hypotonia, Muscle, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Long-term Evaluation of Nasopharyngeal Airway in Hypotonia
This research is studying the long term use of a nasal airway device (self-supporting nasopharyngeal airway; "ssNPA") in children with hypotonic upper airway obstruction to learn about its effectiveness and tolerability as a…
- Conditions
- Hypotonia, Muscle, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Trial name
- NCT06614582
- Testing
- Self-Supporting Nasopharyngeal Airway (ssNPA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Dyspnea, Breathlessness
Breathlessness During Exercise: Experience and Memory
Breathlessness during exertion is a major limiting factor for patients' physical capacity and activity. Increased exertional breathlessness often results in impaired activity, spiraling deconditioning and further worsening of…
- Trial name
- NCT03458182
- Testing
- Added exercise
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Magnus Ekström
Abdominal Pain, Back Pain
Utility of the History and Physical Exam in the Emergency Department
The study is trying to prove that the history and physical exam (H\&P) in the emergency department is the most important tool in exam of patients.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Pain, Back Pain, Dyspnea, Headache
- Trial name
- NCT01154517
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea. Concordance Between Non-reference and Reference Centres
When a disorder is as prevalent as sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome various medical levels and strategies should be implicated. We to evaluate the degree of concordance in management between a sleep reference centre and…
- Trial name
- NCT00424658
- Testing
- SAHS diagnosis
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Respiratory Distress
Efficacy and Safety of Gastric Suctioning During Neonatal Resuscitation
The stomach of the newborn baby is often emptied soon after birth to prevent breathing problems (respiratory distress). Babies born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid and those with increased secretions associated with birth by…
- Trial name
- NCT00729989
- Testing
- Gastric suctioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Benjamin T. Stevens
Breathlessness, Dyspnea
The Relating Experienced To Recalled Breathlessness Observational Study
Background: Breathlessness is common through a range of chronic and life limiting diseases, such as chronic pulmonary disease and congestive hearth failure.
- Trial name
- RETRO (NCT03468205)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Dyspnea, Heart Failure
The Triple A Initiative Study ("Aktionsbündnis Akute Atemnot")
Acute dyspnea is a common chief complaint of patients presenting to the emergency department. Patients with acute dyspnea display a high mortality rate.
- Trial name
- NCT02049853
- Testing
- NTproBNP measurement with point of care device "Cobash232" in the POCT group
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Michael Christ
Prematurity, Oxidative Injury
Comparison of Different Oxygen Delivery Strategies During Resuscitation of Babies
Preterm infants are born with immature lungs and often require help with breathing shortly after birth. This currently involves administering 100% oxygen.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Oxidative Injury, Respiratory Distress
- Trial name
- NCT00356902
- Testing
- titration of oxygen during resuscitation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Fraility, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Exercises in Frail Elderly COPD Patients
Purpose: This study evaluated the impact of a structured intervention on frailty, lung function, physical capacity, and dyspnea in elderly COPD patients.
- Conditions
- Fraility, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- NCT07472530
- Testing
- breathing exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Çankırı Karatekin University
Dyspnea
Aerosol Inhalation Treatment for Dyspnea - Patients
The purpose of this protocol is to develop and test aerosol furosemide, as a treatment that has the potential to significantly improve symptom management and enhance the quality of care for patients with intractable dyspnea.
- Trial name
- NCT02524054
- Testing
- Furosemide, Aerosolized saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Asthma
The Evaluation of FeNO for Predicting Response to ICS in Subjects With Non-specific Respiratory Symptoms
Nitric Oxide is recognized as a biological marker for many chronic airway diseases. It has been standardised for clinical use indicating airway inflammation.
- Trial name
- NSRS (NCT02294279)
- Testing
- Qvar (100 mcg)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Research in Real-Life Ltd
COPD, Severe Systemic Illness-induced Respiratory Muscle Wasting
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Dyspnea Perception During Exercise in Patients With COPD
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are often limited in their exercise capacity by intolerable shortness of breath (dyspnea).
- Trial name
- IMTCOCOPD (NCT01900873)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, Inspiratory Muscle Endurance Training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Inhaled Treprostinil for Dyspnea and Exercise Intolerance in Mild COPD
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of inhaled Treprostinil on breathlessness and low exercise capacity in patients living with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06969573
- Testing
- Treprostinil Inhalation Solution 36 mcg, Treprostinil Inhalation Solution 78 mcg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
VATS, Kinesiophobia
Comparison of Early Postoperative Functional Capacity and Kinesiophobia in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Via Thoracotomy or VATS
This observational cross-sectional study aims to compare early postoperative functional capacity and kinesiophobia in patients undergoing thoracic surgery via thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).
- Conditions
- VATS, Kinesiophobia, Thoracotomy, Thoracic Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07647822
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University