Clinical trials: Lung Function Testing
Respiratory Function Impaired
Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulation on Breathing Mechanics in a Healthy Population: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study focused on improving breathing mechanics by using various osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) techniques. The investigators randomly assigned participants to a control group who received sham treatment and a…
- Trial name
- NCT04975542
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jayla Bostic
Postoperative Period, Physical Therapy Modalities
Positive Pressure Therapy to Optimize LUNG Function After Heart Surgery
The most common cardiac surgeries are myocardial revascularization and valve replacement or plastic surgery. In the postoperative period of cardiac surgeries, the incidence of pulmonary complications ranges from 30% to 50% and is…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Period, Physical Therapy Modalities, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Respiratory Function Tests
- Trial name
- PRO-LUNGHS (NCT06611527)
- Testing
- PS+PEEP group, CPAP group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Asthma, Pulmonary Function
Vitamin C to Decrease Effects of Smoking in Pregnancy on Infant Lung Function (VCSIP) Longer Term Follow Up
The overall aims of this protocol are to determine whether prenatal supplementation with vitamin C to pregnant smokers can improve pulmonary function at 10 years of age in their offspring.
- Conditions
- Asthma, Pulmonary Function, Wheezing, In Utero Nicotine
- Trial name
- VCSIP (NCT06106646)
- Testing
- No active intervention in this protocol (previously randomized to Vitamin C)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Sensitivity of the Step Test to Detect Improvement in Dyspnea Following Bronchodilation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
During the previous phases of the project (Phase I and II), two new field tests have been designed and validated for an integration in a primary care setting in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Conditions
- Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- CODEx (NCT01655199)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
Malnutrition and Sarcopenia Among Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
The prevalence and causes of malnutrition and sarcopenia in children and adolescents with Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) have not been sufficiently elucidated.
- Trial name
- Malnutrition (NCT07740538)
- Testing
- Physical assessments of individuals
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Lobotomy Syndrome
Acapella vs Flutter Devices for Improving Breathing and Lung Function After Lobectomy
Lobectomy patients frequently experience postoperative respiratory complications such as secretion retention, dyspnea, impaired gas exchange, and reduced lung function, which can delay recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT07737093
- Testing
- Acapella Device Therapy (Experimental Arm 1):, Flutter Device Therapy (Experimental Arm 2):
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight
Preterm Infant Inhaled Albuterol Dosing
The purpose of this study is to help determine the best dose of inhaled albuterol sulfate in premature babies at risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
- Trial name
- NCT02447250
- Testing
- Varied albuterol dose response
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Improving Ventilatory Capacity in Those With Chronic High Level SCI
The purpose of this study is to find out if taking the drug Buspar will increase breathing capacity in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05041322
- Testing
- Buspirone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, Scoliosis
Test-Retest Reliability of Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients With Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
Nearly all patients with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) have scoliosis. Posterior instrumented spinal fusion, which is a surgery to correct scoliosis, has been shown to improve quality of life and satisfaction of both…
- Trial name
- NCT00207857
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Lung Function, Exercise Capacity and Health-Related Quality of Life After Severe COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory tract infection caused by a newly emergent coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that can progress to severe disease requiring hospitalization and oxygen support in around14% of the cases…
- Trial name
- NCT04410107
- Testing
- Lung Function tests, Exercise capacity, Exercise physiology
- Where
- 5 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Respiratory Function Tests
Maximal Respiratory Pressures After Radiotherapy
Objective: The purpose of this research was to study the Maximal Respiratory Pressures (MRP) after exposure to breast radiation therapy in women.
- Trial name
- NCT02976363
- Testing
- Radiotherapy breast cancer, Evaluation Maximal Respiratory Pressures
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Mato Grosso
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Functional Tests in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Objectives: to evaluate and compare the responses to the various functional tests, and the concordance between the six-minute walk test in hallway (6MWT) and the of oval track (6MWToT), of treadmill (6MWTT), and of treadmill with…
- Trial name
- NCT00660738
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Lung Cancer, Nursing Care
The Effect of Preoperative Education on Recovery of Thoracic Surgery Patients
Brief Summary This randomized controlled study evaluated the effect of structured preoperative education on postoperative recovery outcomes in patients undergoing thoracic surgery for lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Nursing Care, Patient Education, Thoracic Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07388225
- Testing
- Structured Preoperative Education, routine care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Post Covid-19 Patients
Active Cycle Of Breathing Technique Verses Breathing Exercises In Post ICU COVID-19 Patients
The experiment was randomized and controlled. To create groups A and B,48 individuals were selected by sample selection criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT05491876
- Testing
- Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises and ACBT, Chest physiotherapy with breathing exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hemiplegic Patients, Hemiplegia
Kinesiotaping on HP Patients Pulmonary Parameters
The aim of this study is to investigate whether thoracic kinesio taping contributes to the improvement of pulmonary function, the strengthening of respiratory muscles and the enhancement of overall physical ability in stroke…
- Trial name
- NCT06967584
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Asthma
Resistive Diaphragmatic Training vs Volumes-Oriented Spirometer In Asthmatic Parients
Asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by airway inflammation and constriction, presents ongoing challenges despite advancements in treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06869655
- Testing
- Threshold Loading device, Volumes Oriented Spirometry
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Comparison of the Efficacy of Pirfenidone and Nintedanipine in Pulmonary Fibrosis
The goal of this observational study is to compare the effects of pirfenidone and nintedanib on lung function and radiologic findings in fibrotic lung diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT06650774
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
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
Asthma, Regulatory T Cell Function
Oral Contraceptives and Asthma Control
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways affecting approximately 15 million individuals in the U.S. The rate of asthma exacerbations among women is twice that of men after adolescence, and a large proportion of…
- Trial name
- NCT00662051
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky
Non-severe Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Embolism
Interest of the Chair Lift Test in the Prognostic Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolism: a Single-center Open Prospective Study
The objective of the study is to evaluate the prognostic performance of the chair lift test in the initial assessment of the severity of non-severe pulmonary embolism in hospitalized patients, in comparison with the current…
- Conditions
- Non-severe Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Embolism, Non-high-risk Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Embolism Acute
- Trial name
- SIT-EP (NCT06166329)
- Testing
- chair lift test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen