Clinical trials: Breathing Technique
Lung Diseases, Obstructive, Postoperative Complications
Preoperative Diagnostic Tests for Pulmonary Risk Assessment in COPD
This prospective study intends to investigate the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) or in-hospital mortality in patients with COPD or at risk for COPD undergoing high-risk noncardiac major surgery and to…
- Trial name
- PredicT (NCT02566343)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 365 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Healthy, Caregiver Burden
Effects of Breathing Therapy and Benson Relaxation Technique on Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of respiratory therapy and the Benson Relaxation Technique on caregiver burden, perceived stress, and self-efficacy among caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver
- Trial name
- NCT06997523
- Testing
- Breath Therapy and Benson Relaxation Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hülya Nuray Bayraktar
Inspiratory Capacity
Method JaPer. A New Strategy to Improve Inspirational Capacity
Different diseases worldwide have repercussions at the level of multiple systems; but without a doubt a higher prevalence in the cardiopulmonary system.
- Trial name
- NCT04442542
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle training 1 (Experimental Group), Respiratory muscle training 2 (Control Group)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 708 people
- Sponsor
- University Tolteca
PEEP, Intrinsic, PEEP, Occult
A New Method for Estimating Dynamic Intrinsic PEEP
Dinamic intrinsic PEEP is
- Conditions
- PEEP, Intrinsic, PEEP, Occult, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- echoPEEPi (NCT02388282)
- Testing
- diaphragm ecography
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Ventilator-associated Pneumonia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Closed Versus Open Endotracheal Suctioning and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
This randomized controlled trial will compare closed versus open endotracheal suctioning techniques for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in adults with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who need mechanical…
- Trial name
- NCT07883083
- Testing
- Closed endotracheal suction system, Open endotracheal suction
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Neuromuscular Disease, Chronic Respiratory Failure
Instrumental and Manual Increase of Couch in Neuromuscular Patients
Inefficient cough is responsible of respiratory complications in neuromuscular patients which can lead to hospitalisation and can be life threatening.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Disease, Chronic Respiratory Failure, Coughing
- Trial name
- OPTICOUGH (NCT01518439)
- Testing
- Alpha 200®, Alpha 200® + physiotherapist, Cough Assist®
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique et Technologique 805
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Respiratory Physiotherapy Performed by Simeox In Patients With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is characterized by impaired airway clearance and mucus stagnation. This results in recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections often leading to chronic inflammation and, if not treated…
- Trial name
- NCT04793724
- Testing
- Simeox, PARI O PEP
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Alarm Fatigue in Intensive Care Unit Nurses, Psychological Well-Being in Intensive Care Unit Nurses
Effects of Relaxation, Mindfulness, and Breathing Therapy on Alarm Fatigue and Psychological Well-being in Intensive Care Nurses
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of the Benson Relaxation Technique, mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation, and breathing therapy on reducing alarm fatigue and improving psychological well-being…
- Trial name
- NCT07124364
- Testing
- Benson Relaxation Technique, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation, Breathing Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Hacer Eroglu
One-Lung Ventilation, Thoracic Surgery
Left Double Lumen Tube Selection
The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy and practicality of ultrasound in the selection of double lumen tube and whether the complications that may occur intraoperatively and postoperatively can be reduced.
- Trial name
- NCT06457763
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Randomized Controlled Study on T-PEP Versus IPV Method for Lower Respiratory Airways Clearance in Tetraplegic Tracheotomized Spinal Cord Injured Patients
In tetraplegic patients with complete cervical spinal cord injury, respiratory complications are very frequent, especially in the sub-acute phase: the lungs often become obstructed due to the accumulation of secretions and the…
- Trial name
- T-PEP (NCT04142814)
- Testing
- T-PEP, IPV
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute S.p.A.
Chemotherapy
The Effect of the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique on Anxiety, Symptom Burden, and Sleep Quality During Chemotherapy
This study aims to determine the effects of the 4-7-8 breathing technique on anxiety, symptom severity, and sleep quality during treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07828028
- Testing
- 4-7-8 breathing technique, routine care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Malatya Turgut Ozal University
Individuals Aged 60 and Over, Individuals Who Are Physically and Mentally Suitable to Practice Pranayama Breathing Technique
Effects of Pranayama Breathing Technique on Stress Level, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life Among Older Adults
Aging is associated with progressive tissue deterioration resulting from a continuous decline in the ability to renew homeostatic cell regeneration and replace cells lost during tissue damage.
- Conditions
- Individuals Aged 60 and Over, Individuals Who Are Physically and Mentally Suitable to Practice Pranayama Breathing Technique, Individuals Without a Malignant Respiratory System Disease (Such as Bronchial and Lung Cancer), Individuals Without a Pathological Condition Affecting Their Level of Consciousness and Concentration
- Trial name
- NCT07451756
- Testing
- Pranayama group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Namik Kemal University
Intubation Intraesophageal
Non Invasive Ventilation Combined to High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen for Preoxygenation of Hypoxemic ICU Patients
Tracheal intubation is a challenging procedure in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), associated with severe life threatening complications. To decrease these complications, preoxygenation is recommended.
- Trial name
- OPTINIV (NCT02530957)
- Testing
- Non invasive ventilation + High flow nasal cannula oxygen, Non invasive ventilation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Airway Disease
Comparing Advanced Technologies to Standard Testing for the Diagnosis of Airway Disease in Hospital and Community Settings
Airway disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is usually diagnosed through breathing tests like spirometry.
- Trial name
- BREATHE (NCT07798596)
- Testing
- Capnography, Oscillometry, FENO
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Awareness, Anesthesia, Recall Phenomenon
Awareness in Old Aged Patients During Laryngoscopy and Intubation Using Isolated Forearm Technique
Awareness during general anesthesia - that has an incidence between 0.1% and 0.9% of cases and may be more in elderly - remains a concern for anesthesiologists.
- Conditions
- Awareness, Anesthesia, Recall Phenomenon, Inhalation; Gas
- Trial name
- NCT05019560
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, TIVA
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Pregnancy
Effectiveness of a Breathing and Relaxation Technique in Antenatal Education
The aim of this randomised controlled trial is to compare the effects of an antenatal education class including a breathing and relaxation technique on self-efficacy compared to a standard antenatal education class without a…
- Trial name
- BreLax (NCT06003946)
- Testing
- BreLax: Antenatal education class, Standard care (control)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Apnea
Comparison of Mask Ventilation Techniques in Patients Requiring General Anesthesia
This study compares the effectiveness of two kinds of two-handed facemask ventilation techniques (when breathing is supported with machines) at the time that general anesthesia is started.
- Trial name
- NCT02580526
- Testing
- V-E mask ventilation for one minute, C-E mask ventilation for one minute
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Optical Surface Monitoring Technology
Optical Surface Monitoring Technology-Guided Large-Segment Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
This study is a single-center,blinded, efficacious, phase III randomized clinical trial initiated by investigators. The primary objective is to investigate the use of Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) in combination with…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Optical Surface Monitoring Technology, Large-segment Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT05804916
- Testing
- Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 556 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Cystic Fibrosis
Resistive Inspiratory Manoeuvre as Airway Clearance Technique in Cystic Fibrosis
This trial aims to analyze whether the resistive inspiratory manoeuvre (RIM) performed previously to autogenic drainage (AD) technique improves the effectiveness in terms of mucus clearance during a typical bronchial drainage…
- Trial name
- NCT02261987
- Testing
- Autogenic drainage (AD), Resistive inspiratory manoeuvre (RIM), Resistive inspiratory manoeuvre+autogenic drainage
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Data Collection Study to Review Novel Methods for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This study will collect data on a range of signals such as facial scans, videos (including speaking, blinking and swallowing) and heart rate variability to assess whether any of these measures are useful for diagnosing…
- Trial name
- Ignite (NCT06930404)
- Testing
- facial scans, videos and heart rate variability measurements
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ResMed