Clinical trials: Breathlessness, open to volunteers
Breast Cancer
Respiratory Muscle Strength Training to Prevent Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if respiratory muscle strength training can prevent respiratory muscle weakness in adults who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer and are planning to have surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07229378
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle strength training, Guided Imagery Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Hydrostatic Pulmonary Edema, Acute Respiratory Failure
Acute DYSPnea in the Emergency Department: Diagnostic Value of Point-of-care UltraSound
Acute dyspnea is a common reason for emergency department (ED) admission and is frequently caused by acute heart failure with pulmonary edema.
- Conditions
- Hydrostatic Pulmonary Edema, Acute Respiratory Failure, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- DYSP-ED-US (NCT07324980)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Intermittent Intrapulmonary Deflation and Dyspnea Following Exercise in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a long-term lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. People living with this disease often feel short of breath, especially during physical activity, which can make daily tasks…
- Trial name
- DEFLA-DYSPNEA (NCT06956742)
- Testing
- Active intermittent intrapulmonary deflation.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- ADIR Association
MINOCA, Shortness of Breath
Determinants of Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Effects of HIIT in Patients With ANOCA Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease(ANOCA)
The main goal is to understand what causes reduced fitness in ANOCA and whether targeted exercise can help improve it. This study aims to better understand why patients with Angina and No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease…
- Conditions
- MINOCA, Shortness of Breath, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery
- Trial name
- NCT07182955
- Testing
- EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Early Stage Breast Carcinoma, Dyspnea
Inspiratory Muscle Training for Breast Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy
This clinical trial studies whether breathing exercises for the muscles that help with breathing air in, inspiratory muscle training (IMT), works to improve breathing muscle strength, shortness of breath, and physical activity…
- Trial name
- IMACT (NCT07386444)
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Apnea, Sleep Disorders
A Study to Learn About the Monthly Dosing Study Medicine Called Berobenatide in Adults With Breathing Problems During Sleep and Overweight or Obesity Who Do Not Use a Breathing Machine (PAP) (VESPER-OSA 2)
This study is being done to learn about the safety and effects of a study medicine called berobenatide (bear-oh-BEN-uh-tide). The study will see if berobenatide can help adults with breathing problems during sleep (obstructive…
- Conditions
- Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Overweight and/or Obesity
- Trial name
- VESPER-OSA 2 (NCT07881757)
- Testing
- Berobenatide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive (COPD)
Comparative Effects of Coherent Breathing and Regular Paced Breathing on Dyspnea and Pulmonary Function in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an inflammatory condition of airways characterized by recurrent episodes of coughing, respiratory muscle weakness, lung hyperinflation and air trapping which ultimately leads to…
- Trial name
- NCT07875036
- Testing
- Coherent Breathing Group A, Regular Paced Breathing Group B
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Mild Respiratory Distress
A Dose Escalation Study of NanO2 in Patients With Mild Respiratory Distress
EXTEND is a dose escalation study of NanO2™ in patients with mild respiratory distress who are at risk for mechanical ventilation. The study will establish dosing guidelines for a Phase 2 study.
- Trial name
- EXTEND-1b (NCT06658535)
- Testing
- dodecafluoropentane (0.025 mL/kg), dodecafluoropentane (0.032 mL/kg), dodecafluoropentane (0.050 mL/kg)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- NuvOx LLC
Obesity, Obesity With Complications
Prevalence, Determinants and Consequences of Dyspnea During Weaning in Critically Ill Obese Patients
ICU patients encounter numerous discomforts, with dyspnea (the sensation of breathlessness) being among the most distressing and impactful.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity With Complications, Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in Care Unit, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- WEAN OBESE (NCT06867354)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Open-Heart Surgery
Effect of Box Breathing Before Chest Tube Removal After Open-Heart Surgery
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of box breathing performed before chest tube removal on pain, anxiety, dyspnea, and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07808658
- Testing
- Box breathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Diaphragmatic Plication, Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Short- and Long-term Effects of Robot-assisted Plication in Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Diaphragmatic paralysis may lead to severe symptoms such as breathlessness and reduced physical capacity. Diaphragmatic plication using Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique developed…
- Conditions
- Diaphragmatic Plication, Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Diaphragmatic Eventration
- Trial name
- RAPIDLY (NCT06919185)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala County Council, Sweden
Pollution Related Respiratory Disorder, Pollution; Exposure
Lung and Heart Function Across Decades of Life in Health
The main objective of this study is to develop baseline "normal" reference values of both lung and heart function for healthy adults within the age range relevant to the United States Veteran population who served in the…
- Conditions
- Pollution Related Respiratory Disorder, Pollution; Exposure, Dyspnea, Cardiopulmonary
- Trial name
- NCT07641413
- Testing
- Healthy control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Pediatric Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Titration Using Electrical Impedence Tomography (EIT)
The goal of this clinical trial is to perform a PEEP titration protocol and use EIT to identify the optimal PEEP at which lung overdistention and collapse are most effectively balanced.
- Trial name
- NCT06684119
- Testing
- Electrical Impedance Tomography positive end-expiratory pressure titration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Trauma, Rib Fractures
Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves for the Treatment of Rib Fractures
The goal of this double blinded randomized control trial is to learn if percutaneous cryoablation of traumatic rib fractures improves outcomes.
- Conditions
- Trauma, Rib Fractures, Chest Wall Disorder, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT06533904
- Testing
- Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves, Multi-modal pain regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Hypoxia, Normobaric Hypoxia
Effect of Acute Hypoxia on RIght VEntRicular Function in Healthy Adults.
More and more people are engaging in sports in the mountains, including individuals with heart or lung diseases. At the same time, such diseases are becoming more common in Switzerland.
- Conditions
- Hypoxia, Normobaric Hypoxia, Altitude Hypoxia, Right Heart Function
- Trial name
- RIVER-H (NCT07431567)
- Testing
- Normobaric Hypoxia
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mona Lichtblau
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive (COPD)
Additional Effects of Box Breathing Technique With Short Term Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnea and Functional Capacity in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is progressive and irreversible respiratory condition characterized by persistent airflow limitation leading to dyspnea and reduced functional capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT07518472
- Testing
- Short term Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Box breathing with short term pulmonary rehabilitation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction, Dyspnea During Activity
Effect of Ipratropium Bromide on EILO
The investigators propose a study that compares breathlessness and airway obstruction during intense exercise in 34 children and adolescents with Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction after breathing in ipratropium bromide or…
- Trial name
- NCT07394036
- Testing
- Ipratropium Bromide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Children's Health Care System
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Effectiveness of Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to examine the effects of Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) on pulmonary function, sleep quality, depressive symptoms, and dyspnea in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07818187
- Testing
- ACBT+OPEP, Usual Care (Standard Medical Care)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital
Emphysema, Pulmonary
Unilateral vs. Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
This study compares two surgical approaches for patients with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and severe emphysema: unilateral (operating on one lung) versus bilateral (operating on both lungs) lung volume…
- Trial name
- NCT07731958
- Testing
- Unilateral LVRS, Bilateral LVRS
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Dyspnea, Lung Cancer (Diagnosis)
A Stepped Intervention for Coping With Dyspnea in Patients With Lung Cancer-Phase A (Open Pilot)
Patients with lung cancer often experience shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea. It affects over 80% of patients with lung cancer at diagnosis and is linked to poorer quality of life and functioning.
- Trial name
- INSPIRE (NCT07728773)
- Testing
- INSPIRE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital