Clinical trials: Lower Respiratory Tract Disease
Lower Resp Tract Infection
An Algorithm to Decide on Antibiotic Prescription in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Primary Care
The study is randomized clustered pragmatic trial whose objective is to decrease unnecessary antibiotic prescription in adult patients with lower respiratory tract infection managed at primary care level in Switzerland, using a…
- Trial name
- UltraPro (NCT03191071)
- Testing
- UltraPro, Procalcitonin, Blood sampling
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 469 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Maternal Vitamin D for Acute Respiratory Infections in Infancy
There is a growing body of data suggesting that vitamin D modulates the host's immune response to acute respiratory infection (ARI).
- Trial name
- MDARI (NCT02388516)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 1,214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Asthma, Wheezing
Oral Bacterial Extract for the Prevention of Wheezing Lower Respiratory Tract Illness
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate if Broncho-Vaxom® given to high risk infants for 10 days, monthly, for two consecutive years can increase time to occurrence of the first episode of wheezing lower respiratory…
- Trial name
- ORBEX (NCT02148796)
- Testing
- Broncho-Vaxom (BV)
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 822 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Neoplasms
GSK3359609 Plus Tremelimumab for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the combination of GSK3359609 and tremelimumab is safe and tolerable (Part 1) and provides significant survival benefit to subjects with relapsed/refractory (R/R) Head and Neck Squamous…
- Trial name
- NCT03693612
- Testing
- feladilimab, Tremelimumab, Docetaxel
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Asthma (Diagnosis)
The Effect of a Cold Air Eucapnic Hyperventilation Test on Lower Respiratory Airways in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Asthma
In this study, we want to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a CAEH test in healthy volunteers and patients with asthma. We want to develop a CAEH test to differentiate patients with different types of asthma and…
- Trial name
- CLARINET (NCT07220928)
- Testing
- Cold air challenge
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
A Study on the Immune Response and Safety of an RSV Vaccine When Given to Adults 18 Years of Age and Above Who Received Lung or Kidney Transplant and Are at an Increased Risk of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lower Respiratory Tract Disease and Compared to Healthy Adults 50 Years of Age and Above
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immunogenicity, safety, and reactogenicity of the RSVPreF3 OA investigational vaccine in an immunocompromised (lung and renal transplant recipients) population and assess whether a…
- Trial name
- RSV OA=ADJ-023 (NCT05921903)
- Testing
- RSVPreF3 OA Investigational Vaccine
- Where
- 46 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 386 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Respiratory Infection (for Example, Pneumonia, Bronchitis)
Treatment of Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Young Children Using Probiotic
This project aims to study the benefits of probiotics namely Bifidobacterium lactis M8 in treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in young children, which are found common among children in Malaysia aged from…
- Trial name
- NCT04122495
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
RSV Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Real-World Effectiveness of Nirsevimab Against RSV-Related and All-Cause Respiratory Tract Infections in Chinese Infants
A multicenter, retrospective cohort study based on clinical data from seven tertiary hospitals in China will be undertaken. The study aims to evaluate the real-world effectiveness of Nirsevimab in preventing Respiratory Syncytial…
- Trial name
- NCT07382219
- Testing
- Nirsevimab
- Where
- 7 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 816 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Han Tongyan
Sepsis
CLARITHROMYCIN TO PREVENT SECONDARY INFECTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH SEPSIS FOLLOWING LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS: THE CLASSIFY TRIAL
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether clarithromycin, given as an adjunct to standard-of-care antibiotic therapy, can reduce the risk of new infections and secondary sepsis in adult patients hospitalized with…
- Trial name
- CLASSIFY (NCT07834346)
- Testing
- clarithromycin
- Where
- 19 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 252 people
- Sponsor
- Hellenic Institute for the Study of Sepsis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Study to Evaluate the Incidence of Hospitalizations and Respiratory Tract Infections in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to describe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalization rates and to begin to address the utilization of outpatient resources for RSV medically-attended lower respiratory tract infections…
- Trial name
- NCT00384462
- Where
- 59 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- MedImmune LLC
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence Amongst Women With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The primary aim of the study is to investigate whether pelvic floor muscle training or cough-suppression therapy reduces symptoms of urinary incontinence amongst women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease grade 1-4 (mild to…
- Trial name
- UriCO (NCT02614105)
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle training, Cough-suppression therapy, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Ostfold Hospital Trust
RSV Infections, RSV Immunisation
A Clinical Trial on Safety in Pregnant Women and How Well the Infant is Protected Against RSV-associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infection When the Pregnant Woman Receives the Approved RSV Vaccine Compared to a Placebo.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that often affects children during childhood. Even though most cases of RSV are mild, it can cause serious disease and even death - especially in very young babies, babies born too…
- Conditions
- RSV Infections, RSV Immunisation, Preterm Labour
- Trial name
- NCT06955728
- Testing
- Vaccine
- Where
- 11 sites in Ghana, Kenya and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 13,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI), Pneumonia
Optimising Antibiotic Use for Paediatric Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Africa
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) remain a leading cause of hospitalisation and death among young children in Africa. Although viral infections account for a substantial proportion of LRTIs, antibiotics are frequently…
- Conditions
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI), Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Bronchiolitis
- Trial name
- BEACON (NCT07841691)
- Testing
- CRP- and PREPARE-guided Antibiotic Prescription
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Asthma, Asthma in Children
Prospective Multicentre Study on Symptoms in First-onset Bronchial Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Bronchial asthma may present with symptoms other than the commonly reported complaints (cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing).
- Conditions
- Asthma, Asthma in Children, Dyspnea, Cough
- Trial name
- NCT06201494
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Pneumonia
Reducing Overuse of Antibiotics With Decision Support
Eliminating inappropriate antibiotic use in pediatric lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) is the central focus of this research.
- Conditions
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Viral
- Trial name
- ROADS (NCT06788093)
- Testing
- ED Clinical Decision Support (CDS-ED), Transitions Clinical Decision Support (CDS-Tr)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,800 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Bronchiolitis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Assessment of Airway Obstruction in Infants With Lower Respiratory Infections
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how two different aerosol medications may improve airway function in infants with respiratory illness.
- Trial name
- NCT00435994
- Testing
- Inhaled primatene will be given as a breathing treatment, Nasal Washing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Fractures, Bone, Stroke
Tele-Rehabilitation Pilot Evaluation Study
A proof of concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) only evaluated the National University of Singapore's (NUS) T-Rehab tele-rehabilitation (TR) system at a home setting where rehabilitation was provided on an individual level.
- Conditions
- Fractures, Bone, Stroke, Lower Limb Joint Replacement (Hip or Knee), Lower Limb Amputation
- Trial name
- NCT03409354
- Testing
- Tele-rehabilitation, Usual care
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Asthma
Asthma Clinical Research Network (ACRN) Trial - Tiotropium Bromide as an Alternative to Increased Inhaled Corticosteroid in Patients Inadequately Controlled on a Lower Dose of Inhaled Corticosteroid (TALC)
Typically, people with asthma are initially prescribed a low dose of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medication to control asthma symptoms.
- Trial name
- TALC (NCT00565266)
- Testing
- tiotropium bromide, salmeterol xinafoate, beclomethasone dipropionate
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Utilization and Compliance of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine the utilization patterns and compliance rates of palivizumab, which is a monoclonal antibody therapy used to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infection.
- Trial name
- NCT00420966
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 25,003 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Respiratory Tract Infections
Source Profiling of Biohazardous Aerosols in Hospitals
To characterise the physical parameters (number concentration, size distribution and their trajectories) of aerosols (droplets) generated in high risk procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT00517660
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Authority, Hong Kong