Clinical trials: Lung Function
Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery
A Trial of Adding Lung Protective Strategies to Existing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols and Its Effects on Improving Post-Operative Lung Function
The objective of this study is to determine whether the addition of lung protective strategies to existing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for colorectal surgeries and hepatobiliary surgeries will improve…
- Trial name
- NCT04411186
- Testing
- Standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol, ERAS and 5 Lung Protective Interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Long Covid
The Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Cognitive Functions and Brain Networks for Long COVID
Background of study: Long COVID(LC) is a prevalent sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 infection and can affect multiple organ systems. Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most common symptoms in LC with 22% prevalence.
- Trial name
- NCT07355751
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tingting Luo
Pseudomonas Infections, Pseudomonas Septicemia
Monocyte Profiles in Critically Ill Patients With Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Sepsis
The present study focuses on patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PSA) sepsis. The aim of the present study is to find out whether the M1 (pro-inflammatory) or M2 (anti-inflammatory) phenotype predominates in blood monocytes in…
- Conditions
- Pseudomonas Infections, Pseudomonas Septicemia, Pseudomonas; Pneumonia, Pseudomonal Bacteraemia
- Trial name
- MIPSA (NCT03044223)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulm
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
Susceptibility to High Altitude Pulmonary Edema in Subjects With Increased Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
It has been shown, that subjects susceptible to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)are characterized by an abnormal increase of pulmonary artery pressure at rest in hypoxia and during exercise in normoxia.
- Trial name
- NCT00559442
- Testing
- Altitude Exposure:
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Tobacco-Related Carcinoma
Hookah Additive Research to Inform Product Standards
This clinical trial evaluates how the content of waterpipe (WP) tobacco affects the appeal, puffing behavior, and toxicity of WP tobacco smoking.
- Trial name
- HARPS (NCT05453773)
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Tobacco Smoking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lung Cancer
Early Detection of Lung Cancer in a High-Risk Population Defined by PFT, Biomarkers, and CT Scanning
Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in Kentucky and has a very high incidence within the 5th Congressional District of Kentucky (110.8 cases per 100,000 in period 1996-2000).
- Trial name
- NCT00596310
- Testing
- CT
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 531 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Susanne Arnold
Main Heading (Descriptor) Terms
Impact of Kolcaba Comfort Theory Training on Dyspnea, Function, and Comfort in COPD Patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third most fatal chronic disease worldwide, following cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06588361
- Testing
- Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Respiratory Insufficiency
High Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
The purpose of this study is to compare two common methods of providing respiratory support: nasal continuous airway pressure and high flow nasal cannula to see what effect it has on babies breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01531465
- Testing
- Pulmonary Function Testing & esophageal pressure monitoring, Pulmonary function testing and esophageal pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Blood Pressure, Lung Function
The Use of Air Cleaners to Mitigate Cardiopulmonary Health Impact of Indoor Exposure to Particles and Phthalates
This study aims to evaluate whether a short-term intervention strategy using air cleaner reduces indoor exposure to airborne particles (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5μm, PM2.5) and phthalates and improves…
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Lung Function, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT03500614
- Testing
- Air cleaner use method 1, Air cleaner use method 2
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Syndrome
Physical Fitness, Exercise Capacity and Activities of Daily Living in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: a Retrospective Study
Decreased pulmonary function, peripheral muscle strength, and exercise capacity were reported in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) in recent studies.
- Conditions
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Syndrome, Immotile Cilia Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05040607
- Testing
- Data Collection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
COPD, Asthma
LungVITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (lungVITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Function, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- lungVITAL (NCT01728571)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Oxidant Imbalance, Pulmonary Function
In Utero Household Air Pollution Exposure and Lung Development in Ghana
Household air pollution from cook stoves using solid fuels dominates total population air pollution exposures. Females and young children are disproportionately affected as they either perform or are present for the majority of…
- Trial name
- NCT02200289
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
PF and FeNO and Clinical Characteristics in Children Being Diagnosed Due to Suspicion of Allergic Diseases
The aim of this study is to assess the influence of kind of allergic disease, allergic profile, allergen exposure, treatment method on lung function parameters, fractional exhaled nitric oxide level in children suspected and…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Urticaria
- Trial name
- NCT01805635
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 5,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lodz
Copd, Smoking
Lung Macrophage Populations and Functions in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-Susceptible Smokers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease that affects only a fraction of those who smoke tobacco.
- Conditions
- Copd, Smoking, Tobacco Use
- Trial name
- Pre-COPD Pilot (NCT04722835)
- Testing
- Bronchoscopy with Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPCs)
Impact of Lung Function Prehabilitation to Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of lung function prehabilitation to postoperative pulmonary complications on patient undergoing upper abdominal surgery treated in intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT06862076
- Testing
- Lung Function Prehabilitation
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Smoking
Effect of Lower Limb Resistance Versus Endurance Training in Smokers
Patients was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Experimental group was treated with Resistance training while control group received endurance training.
- Trial name
- NCT06674174
- Testing
- lower limb strength training, endurance training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Generation of Anti COVID-19 Antibodies in a Fetus, Whose Mother Was Exposed to COVID or Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy
COVID 19 ANTOBODIES IN PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR CONNECTION TO BETA CELL FUNCTION IN THE FETUS
The aim of this study is to check for the presence of COVID 19 antibodies [Covid-19, GAD-65, IA-2, ICA] in the blood of laboring women who have been exposed to either the virus itself or to the vaccine during pregnancy .
- Trial name
- NCT04860908
- Testing
- no intervention, observation only
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maaynei Hayesha Medical Center
Cystic Fibrosis
Development Of An Innovative Panel of Methods To Measure Intestinal Macronutrient Digestion, Absorption, and Function
Malnutrition is a significant problem in children and adults with Cystic fibrosis (CF). An impaired intestinal digestion and absorption capacity is one of the main factors responsible for the malnutrition in CF.
- Trial name
- NCT01494909
- Testing
- Ensure plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
COVID-19 Respiratory Infection
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in Long COVID-19 Patients With Persistent Breathlessness and Fatigue
The objective of this project is to assess the effects of a 2-month cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program on cardiorespiratory fitness in long COVID19 patients.
- Trial name
- COVID-Rehab (NCT05035628)
- Testing
- Cardiopulmonary exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louis Bherer
Sepsis, Acute Lung Injury(ALI)
Recovery of Physical Function After Critical Illness In Older Adults
The proposed study is a prospective, observational study assessing the recovery of muscle and physical function in patients surviving critical illness (n =150) at hospital discharge (baseline) and repeated serially.
- Trial name
- RETURN (NCT07225257)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky