Clinical trials: Breath Shortness
Tachycardia, Dyspnea
Post-Acute Sequelae of Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) With Dyspnea on Exertion And Associated TaChycardia TrEatment Study
Most patients with acute COVID-19 (Coronavirus 19) recover within weeks, however a significant number of individuals will develop the post-acute COVID 19 syndrome (PASC).
- Conditions
- Tachycardia, Dyspnea, COVID-19
- Trial name
- PEACE (NCT05096884)
- Testing
- Metoprolol Succinate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health
High Flow Nasal Cannula
HFNC Flow Titration and Effort of Breathing in the PICU
High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a method of non-invasive respiratory support used to decrease the effort of breathing (EOB) in patients with a wide variety of respiratory diseases in the pediatric intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- HFNCandEOB (NCT02793674)
- Testing
- Fisher & Paykel high flow nasal cannula, Vapotherm high flow nasal cannula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease
Autologous Stem Cell Treatment for Chronic Lung Disease Study
The purpose of the Lung Institute is to collect and isolate a patient's own cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP) and deliver the product back to the patient the same day.
- Trial name
- NCT03044431
- Testing
- Cell therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Lung Institute
Neuromuscular Diseases
Effectiveness of Respiratory Physiotherapy in Children With Neuromuscular Disease
The main objective of this study is to determine whether the Respiratory Physiotherapy allows improvement or maintenance of respiratory function in children with Neuromuscular Diseases, against respiratory deterioration that…
- Trial name
- NCT02743702
- Testing
- RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY, USUAL THERAPIES
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
HFNC Effect on BCSS in Patients With COPD
The primary objective of this study is to look for a correlation between the use of high-flow nasal cannula in the outpatient setting in patients with previous chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and the change in…
- Trial name
- COPD (NCT02825043)
- Testing
- High-Flow Nasal Cannula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Effect of Tiotropium + Olodaterol on Breathlessness in COPD Patients
The primary objective of the present study is to evaluate the effect of tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination (FDC) compared to tiotropium monotherapy on the intensity of breathlessness during the 3min constant speed…
- Trial name
- NCT02853123
- Testing
- Tiotropium, Olodaterol
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Spiolto® Respimat® (Tiotropium/Olodaterol) Versus Triple Combination Therapy in Everyday Clinical Treatment Practice for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (EVELUT®)
Open-label comparative multicentric cohort study in COPD patients with LABA/ICS, switched to either tiotropium/olodaterol and observed for 12 weeks approximately.
- Trial name
- NCT03954132
- Testing
- Spiolto® Respimat®, Triple-Therapy (LAMA/LABA/ICS)
- Where
- 75 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 469 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Ketoconazole on Breathlessness
Beta-endorphins, which are naturally occurring narcotic substances, have been shown to alter the perception of breathlessness. Oral ketoconazole, an antifungal antibiotic, increases blood levels of beta-endorphins.
- Trial name
- KetoRLB (NCT01378520)
- Testing
- ketoconazole, inert powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Dyspnea, Malignant Neoplasm
High-Flow Oxygen in Reducing Shortness of Breath Caused by Exercise in Patients With Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well high-flow oxygen works in reducing difficulty breathing during exercise (exertional dyspnea) in patients with cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02357134
- Testing
- Oxygen Therapy, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Chronic Bronchitis
Add-on Effects of Tiotropium Over Formoterol in Exercise Tolerance on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
The primary objective is to comparatively evaluate the isolated effects of a long-acting beta2-adrenergic (formoterol fumarate 12µg b.i.d.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Chronic Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema
- Trial name
- NCT00680056
- Testing
- Formoterol plus Tiotropium
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
COPD, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
BRAIN, Symptoms, and Physical Activity in COPD
Persons with COPD have both chronic musculoskeletal pain and dyspnea that require accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately to optimize functional status.
- Trial name
- BRAIN-SPA (NCT04291131)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Differentiating the Effects of Substance P and Beta-endorphin
In previous studies we demonstrated that endogenous opioids (inhibitory neuropeptides) modulate the perception of breathing difficulty in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT01854177
- Testing
- Aprepitant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Heart Failure NYHA Class III, Heart Failure NYHA Class IV
Family Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Advanced Heart Failure
Overall objective is to test whether the 5-weekly family home palliative and end-of-life care (FamPALcare) intervention educational and supportive sessions will improve rural home end-of-life and palliative care (EOLPC) for…
- Trial name
- NCT04153890
- Testing
- FamPALcare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Advanced Cancers, Dyspnea
Breakthrough Dyspnea Fentanyl Study in Cancer Patients
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if fentanyl given under the skin can reduce shortness of breath in cancer patients. Researchers also want to learn if it can help to improve your physical function.
- Trial name
- NCT01515566
- Testing
- Fentanyl, Walking Tests, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Length of Pregnancy Prolongation in Hours
Antibiotics and the Prolongation of Pregnancy in Preterm Labor With an Advanced Cervical Exam
Preterm birth remains a major health concern affecting up to 12% of all live births prior to 37 weeks gestation. As preterm birth can often be associated with infection our proposal is to evaluate in a randomized fashion…
- Trial name
- NCT00589329
- Testing
- erythromycin and metronidazole (antibiotics)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Bronchodilation on Cycle vs Treadmill Exercise Endurance Time in COPD
Previous studies suggest that treadmill exercise may be a more relevant exercise stimulus than the cycle ergometer to demonstrate benefits with bronchodilator therapy in patients with COPD.
- Trial name
- ARFEET (NCT00754546)
- Testing
- Arformoterol tartrate, Treadmill Exercise, Cycle Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Covid19, Anosmia
Study of Hesperidin Therapy on COVID-19 Symptoms (HESPERIDIN)
The main aim of this study is to determine the effects of short-term treatment with hesperidin on COVID-19 symptoms in comparison with a placebo.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Anosmia, Fever, Cough
- Trial name
- Hesperidin (NCT04715932)
- Testing
- Hesperidin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute
Dyspnea, Hypercapnia
Clinical Efficacy in Relief of Dyspnea by HVNI: Evaluation of New Device Equivalence
This study will evaluate the ability of a new High Velocity Nasal Insufflation [HVNI] device design to effect ventilation and related physiological responses relative to the current HVNI device design.
- Conditions
- Dyspnea, Hypercapnia, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04590014
- Testing
- Conventional Precision Flow, HVNI HVT2.0 Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Vapotherm, Inc.
Asthma
Crossover Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Different Doses of Indacaterol in Patients With Persistent Asthma
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of indacaterol 55µg once daily (and 27.5 µg twice) in QVA149 compared to 75 µg indacaterol monotherapy.
- Trial name
- QAB149 (NCT01959412)
- Testing
- Indacaterol 27.5 mcg, Indacaterol 37.5, Indacaterol 55 mcg
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals