Clinical trials: Lung Function Testing
Infant Malnutrition, Malnutrition in Pregnancy
Supplementing Maternal and Infant Diet With High-energy, Micronutrient Fortified Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements (LNS)
The use of lipid-based nutrients (LNS), such as Nutributter or fortified spread (FS), have been associated with improved growth and development outcomes among infants in Ghana and Malawi.
- Trial name
- iLiNS-DYAD-M (NCT01239693)
- Testing
- IFA, MMN, LNS
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 1,391 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tampere University
Blood Pressure, Carotid Intima Media Thickness
Cardiopulmonary Outcomes and Household Air Pollution Trial
The purpose of this randomized controlled field trial is to determine whether a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stove and fuel distribution intervention reduces personal and kitchen exposure to household air pollutants and improves…
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Carotid Intima Media Thickness, Endothelial Function, Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
- Trial name
- CHAP (NCT02994680)
- Testing
- Three-burner LPG stove, Delivery of LPG tanks, Vouchers for LPG tanks
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Cystic Fibrosis
Exocrine Pancreatic Function Testing in Cystic Fibrosis
Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop and validate multimodal testing of exocrine pancreatic function (EPF). The investigators will be testing exocrine pancreatic function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
- Trial name
- NCT01446861
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity
Rescue Antenatal Steroids and Pulmonary Function Tests in Preterm Infants
One course of steroids given to a mother before a premature delivery helps the lungs of the premature infant and decreases breathing problems.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity, Pulmonary Function Testing
- Trial name
- NCT00669383
- Testing
- betamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
No Condition
Fast vs. Slow Pranayama for Breathing, Heart, Balance, and Well-Being in Students
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of slow and rapid pranayama techniques on respiratory, cardiovascular, balance, and psychosocial parameters in healthy adults aged 18-35 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07320742
- Testing
- Slow Pranayama, Fast Pranayama
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
TLC in Patients With and Without Respiratory System Disease
Measurement and Evaluation of Total Lung Capacity (TLC) in the Field of Pulmonary Functional Testing (PFT)
A comparative study to test the efficacy of a novel device - the MiniBoxPFT, in measuring TLC (total lung capacity) compared to TLC measured by standard body plethysmography using the ZAN 500.
- Trial name
- NCT01952431
- Testing
- Total Lung Capacity (TLC) testing
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PulmOne Advanced Medical Devices, Ltd.
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Exercise Capacity Respiratory Muscle Strength Dyspnea and Physical Activity in Pediatric Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, dyspnea and physical activity levels in pediatric PAH patients and compare them with healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT05124015
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Healthy Young Children
" ISynchroızed Swımmıng And Free Style Swımmıng
This prospective observational cohort study aimed to investigate the effects of swimming style on pulmonary function and flexibility in young female swimmers.
- Trial name
- NCT07126691
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Exploring the Diagnostic Performance of Dynamic Chest Radiology in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is on the rise, leading to an increasing economic and social burden. Currently, the diagnosis and staging of COPD heavily rely on pulmonary function testing.
- Trial name
- NCT06653413
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
COPD
Comparative Effects of Breather Device and Incentive Spirometer in Patients With COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized and defined by limitation of expiratory airflow. This can result from several types of anatomical lesions, including loss of lung elastic recoil and fibrosis and…
- Trial name
- NCT07435532
- Testing
- breather device, incentive spirometer
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Tuberculosis
Early Risk Assessment in Household Contacts (≥10 Years) of TB Patients by New Diagnostic Tests in 3 African Countries
The ERASE - TB study will be conducted in order to fill a critical unmet need for tuberculosis control. Persons who are in contact with an infectious TB case may become infected themselves.
- Trial name
- ERASE-TB (NCT04781257)
- Testing
- New test candidates
- Where
- 3 sites in Mozambique, Tanzania and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Hoelscher
Respiration Disorders
Comparative Study Between the AirGoTM System and Standard Tests in the Assessment of the Respiratory Function
The study aims at evaluating the AirGoTM system's performance, as compared to standard pulmonary function tests.
- Trial name
- AirGoTM (NCT03368612)
- Testing
- Electronic evaluation system
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ospedale Santa Croce-Carle Cuneo
Ventilation, Exercise
Wetsuit and Life Jacket Induced Effects on Spirometry and VO2 in Windsurfers
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of wearing both neoprene suit and life jacket on respiratory capacities at rest and cardiopulmonary capacities during exercise in windsurfers.
- Trial name
- WINDSURF (NCT03440294)
- Testing
- resting standard spirometry, maximum exercise testing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Obesity, Asthma
Obesity-asthma Endophenotype and Diaphragm Mobility in Adolescence
Obesity and asthma share changes that may begin in the fetal development phase. The endophenotype obesity-asthma presents as main characteristic a pattern of inflammatory response different from the habitual Th2 profile of…
- Trial name
- NCT03029936
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Lung Cancer
Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Impairments in Patients With Lung Cancer Awaiting Surgery
To detect comparatively the extent to which physical impairments are observed in patients with lung cancer awaiting lung surgery, comparing exercise capacity, pulmonary functions, muscle strength, physical activity, dyspnea…
- Trial name
- NCT04450719
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Asthmatics
Bikram Yoga and Asthma
Cold and dry air induce exercise induced asthma. Yoga training may improve lung function tests. Bikram Yoga (heat 39 degree Celsius and humidity 60%)training may improve both lung function tests and bronchial hyperreactivity (to…
- Trial name
- NCT00410098
- Testing
- Bikram Yoga
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Healthy, Healthy Adult
Assessment of Lung Function (Lufu) at Sea Level LA vs. High Altitude HA in Healthy Individuals
To study the effect of a re-ascent to high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) after a one-week stay at sea level (after prior descent from 2850m) on lung function and pulmonary resistance/reactance in healthy individuals, who live…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Adult, High Altitude Effects, High Altitude
- Trial name
- NCT07804537
- Testing
- Re-ascent from sea level to 2850m
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Exercise Induced Asthma
Kt and Myofascial Release in Exc Asthma
Purpose of this study was to compare between the effects of kinesio tap and myofascial release of respiratory muscles on exercise induced asthma
- Trial name
- NCT05703334
- Testing
- Kinesio tap
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
Comparison of Individuals With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Healthy Controls
To date, the literature has not yet elucidated the status of malnutrition and sarcopenia in children and adolescents with PCD compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT07740551
- Testing
- Physical Evaluations in Children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Physical Evaluations in Healthy Children
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Pituitary Adenoma
Comparison of The Effects of Sevoflurane, Desflurane and Total Intravenous Anaesthesia on Pulmonary Function Tests
This study will compare the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and total intravenous anaesthesia on pulmonary function tests in patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery of pituitary gland.
- Trial name
- NCT02709863
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Propofol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University