Clinical trials: Difficulty Breathing
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Role of Substance P on Perception of Breathlessness During Resistive Load Breathing
Substance P is released from sensory nerves and transmits pain information into the central nervous system. As pain and dyspnea share many characteristics, including similar neurological pathways, it is possible that substance P…
- Trial name
- SP-RLB (NCT01580423)
- Testing
- aprepitant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Asthma
Study of Safety of QAW039 in Patients With Asthma Inadequately Controlled on Standard-of-care Asthma Treatment
This study was a 2-treatment period, randomized, multicenter parallel-group study. The overall purpose of this study was to provide long- term safety data for fevipiprant (QAW039) (Dose 1 and Dose 2), compared with placebo, when…
- Trial name
- NCT03052517
- Testing
- QAW039 150 mg, QAW039 450 mg
- Where
- 347 sites in United States, Argentina and 40 more
- Volunteers
- 2,538 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Asthma
A Study of Omalizumab (Xolair) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Persistent Asthma (EXTRA)
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of subcutaneously administered Xolair as add-on therapy for the treatment of subjects aged 12-75 years old…
- Trial name
- NCT00314574
- Testing
- omalizumab (Xolair), corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists
- Volunteers
- 850 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Feasibility Study of Aerosolized Surfaxin in the Prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in Premature Infants
To evaluate the feasibility, safety and tolerability of aerosolized lucinactant delivered by nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00807235
- Testing
- Aerosolized lucinactant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
Lung Injury, Acute
SB-681323 IV for Subjects at Risk of Acute Lung Injury or ARDS
This is an early phase (Phase IIa), randomized, double-blind, parallel group, multi-centre study for subjects with trauma (physical injury) who are at risk for developing Acute Lung Injury (ALI) or Acute Respiratory Distress…
- Trial name
- NCT00996840
- Testing
- SB-681323 Intravenous 3mg, SB-681323 Intravenous 7.5 mg, SB-681323 Intravenous 7.5mg
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Intubation; Difficult, Respiration Disorders
Use of Dexmedetomidine to Facilitate Extubation in Surgical ICU Patients Who Failed Previous Weaning Attempts
Mechanical ventilation commonly is associated with patient agitation requiring sedation to alleviate discomfort and reduce excessive central respiratory drive.
- Trial name
- NCT00464490
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Sepsis, Delirium
The MENDS2 Study, Maximizing the Efficacy of Sedation and Reducing Neurological Dysfunction and Mortality in Septic Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure
Ventilated ICU patients frequently have sepsis and the majority have delirium, a form of brain dysfunction that is an independent predictor of increased risk of dying, length of stay, costs, and prolonged cognitive impairment in…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Delirium, Impaired Cognition
- Trial name
- MENDS2 (NCT01739933)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 438 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
COVID-19
Zilucoplan® in Improving Oxygenation, Short-, Longterm Outcome of COVID19 Patients With Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
The study is a randomized controlled, open-label trial comparing subcutaneous Zilucoplan® with standard of care to standard of care alone.
- Trial name
- ZILU-COV (NCT04382755)
- Testing
- Zilucoplan®
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, SARS-CoV-2
Evaluation of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of PLN-74809 in Participants With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Associated With at Least Severe COVID-19
Evaluation of the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of PLN-74809 in participants with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with at least severe COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT04565249
- Testing
- PLN-74809
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
to Test the Hypothesis That NHFOV is More Effective Than nCPAP in the Treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in Verypreterm Neonates
NHFOV as Primary Support in Very Preterm Infants With RDS
This will be a prospective, multi-center, two-arms,parallel, randomized, controlled trial with a superiority design,conducted in China.
- Trial name
- NCT05141435
- Testing
- infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP, infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Jiulongpo No.1 People's Hospital
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Trial to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Lucinactant for Inhalation in Premature Neonates
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of aerosolized surfactant, specifically lucinactant for inhalation, administered in escalating inhaled doses to preterm neonates 29 to 34 weeks…
- Trial name
- NCT02074059
- Testing
- Lucinactant for Inhalation, nCPAP alone
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
Death, Pain
Intervention to Improve Care at Life's End
The BEACON trial (Best Practices for End-of-Life Care for Our Nations' Veterans) was a six-site implementation study to evaluate a multi-component, education-based intervention to improve the quality of end-of-life care provided…
- Conditions
- Death, Pain, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- BEACON (NCT00234286)
- Testing
- Comfort care education intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
COVID-19 Severe Pneumonia, Acute Lung Injury
Efficacy and Safety Study of IV Ravulizumab in Patients With COVID-19 Severe Pneumonia
This study evaluated the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of ravulizumab administered in adult participants with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severe pneumonia, acute lung injury, or acute…
- Conditions
- COVID-19 Severe Pneumonia, Acute Lung Injury, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pneumonia, Viral
- Trial name
- NCT04369469
- Testing
- Ravulizumab, BSC
- Where
- 39 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ARDS, Human, Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Awake Prone Positioning to Reduce Invasive VEntilation in COVID-19 Induced Acute Respiratory failurE
Prone positioning (PP) is an effective first-line intervention to treat moderate-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, as it improves gas exchanges and lowers…
- Conditions
- ARDS, Human, Mechanical Ventilation Complication, COVID19
- Trial name
- APPROVE-CARE (NCT04347941)
- Testing
- Prone Positioning, Standard of care.
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University College Hospital Galway
COVID, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
LSALT Peptide vs. Placebo to Prevent ARDS and Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
To evaluate the proportion of subjects alive and free of respiratory failure (e.g. need for non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, high flow oxygen, or ECMO) and free of the need for continued renal replacement therapy…
- Conditions
- COVID, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Sars-CoV2, Acute Kidney Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04402957
- Testing
- LSALT peptide
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Arch Biopartners Inc.
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
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
A Dose-Ranging Study to Determine the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AeroFact
The purpose of this two-part Phase 2 study is to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of aerosolized SF-RI 1 (AeroFact) when delivered via nCPAP at two different doses.
- Trial name
- NCT03969992
- Testing
- AeroFact, nCPAP
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- Aerogen Pharma Limited
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Comparison of CPAP Machines With Reusable vs Disposable Circuits
The study aims to assess the basic functionality of a newly designed CPAP machine with reusable circuits to existing machines with disposable circuits, for treatment of newborn infants diagnosed with respiratory distress…
- Trial name
- NCT03121612
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Medical Technology Transfer and Services Hong Kong Ltd
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Validation of a New Shortness of Breath With Daily Activities Questionnaire in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new questionnaire to capture the patient experience of COPD. The information collected will be used to validate the Shortness of Breath with Daily Activities Questionnaire.
- Trial name
- NCT00984659
- Testing
- Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol combination product, Salmeterol
- Where
- 39 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Covid19
Remdesivir for Severely Ill Inpatients With COVID-19 (An ACTIV-3b/TESICO Treatment Trial)
This study looks at the safety and effectiveness of Remdesivir in treating COVID-19 in people who have been hospitalized with the infection and who have acute respiratory failure.
- Trial name
- NCT06729593
- Testing
- Remdesivir, Corticosteroid
- Where
- 40 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)