Clinical trials: Lung Function Testing
Anemia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Study of Erythropoietin to Treat Anemia Complicating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of erythropoietin treatment of anemia on exercise capacity of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- ELAB (NCT00579046)
- Testing
- Darbepoetin alfa
- Where
- France
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Oximetry
The Accuracy of Smartphone Pulse Oximetry in Patients Visiting an Outpatient Pulmonary Function Lab for a 6-Minute Walk Test
The primary aim of this research is to determine the accuracy of smartphone pulse oximeters in detecting blood oxygen saturations, episodes of desaturations, and heart rate by comparing results to a Masimo© hospital-grade pulse…
- Trial name
- NCT03534271
- Testing
- iPhone with Kenek Edge and Samsung S8
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
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
COPD, CT
Effects of Bronchodilation on Computed Tomography (CT) Parameters Reflecting Airways Remodelling, and Pulmonary Emphysema Extent.
CT studies considering bronchial dimensions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were conducted without control of bronchodilation.
- Conditions
- COPD, CT, Bronchodilation
- Trial name
- NCT01142531
- Testing
- Chest CT scan
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Erasme University Hospital
Chronic Stroke, Respiratory Muscles
Respiratory Muscle Functions With Balance and Gait in Stroke Patients
Stroke, which can occur due to many different causes and is one of the most common neurological conditions, is one of the main causes of disability worldwide. The most common disorders that occur after stroke are motor disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06758791
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Asthma, Wheezing
Vitamin C Supplementation to Pregnant Smokers: Follow-up of 2 Randomized Trials Plus Changes in DNA Methylation
In a randomized clinical trial (RCT) published in JAMA, the investigators have provided evidence that vitamin C supplementation (500 mg daily during pregnancy) ameliorates the effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy on…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Wheezing, In Utero Nicotine, Pulmonary Function
- Trial name
- VCSIP-ECHO (NCT03206710)
- Testing
- No current intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Cough
Accuracy of Cough Detection in Healthy Adults
Cough is part of the defense mechanism to protect the lung from foreign particles and remove secretions from the airways. However, at times it becomes a bothersome, annoying symptom that interferes with the quality of life, sleep…
- Trial name
- NCT00907491
- Testing
- pulmonary sounds analyzer
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KarmelSonix Ltd.
Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), Pulmonary Edema
Cardiac Function in Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)
Acute or chronic cardiac dysfunction could be a contributing factor to swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). Knowledge on cardiac function in SIPE is limited and recommendations for cardiac evaluation of patients with SIPE are…
- Conditions
- Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), Pulmonary Edema, Lung Diseases, Heart Function Tests
- Trial name
- NCT05391737
- Testing
- Echocardiography, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Cardiac biomarkers
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna County Council, Sweden
Asthma, Cough Variant Asthma
Physiology of Cough in Asthma: Comparison of Sensory-Mechanical Responses to Mannitol and Methacholine Challenge Tests
Cough is a common, disruptive and at times disabling symptom which often prompts patients to seek medical attention. Determining the cause(s) of chronic cough can be challenging, and costly.
- Trial name
- NCT01064245
- Testing
- high-dose methacholine challenge test, mannitol challenge test
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Diane Lougheed
Cystic Fibrosis
Transfer Impedance in Cystic Fibrosis
This study aims to determine whether respiratory system transfer impedance (Ztr) may fill an important clinical function by providing a reproducible, valid, and sensitive measure of airway obstruction in people with CF.
- Trial name
- Ztr (NCT00743158)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Lung Diseases, Obstructive, Postoperative Complications
Preoperative Diagnostic Tests for Pulmonary Risk Assessment in COPD
This prospective study intends to investigate the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) or in-hospital mortality in patients with COPD or at risk for COPD undergoing high-risk noncardiac major surgery and to…
- Trial name
- PredicT (NCT02566343)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 365 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Respiratory Oscillometry for the Prediction of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the correlation between respiratory system reactance, as assessed by respiratory oscillometry, and respiratory outcomes in preterm infants born before 32 weeks of gestation.
- Trial name
- REACT (NCT05986032)
- Testing
- Respiratory Oscillometry
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, Italy and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori
Heart Failure, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
Effects of Dapagliflozin on Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Heart Failure
Dapagliflozin is a molecule belonging to the class of sodium-glucose transporter type 2 (SGLT2-i) inhibitors. This type of drug, initially used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, has in recent years demonstrated significant…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Left Ventricle Remodeling, Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT05770167
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Thoracotomy Effects on Pulmonary Function Test and Chest Expansion
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect that corrective surgery for scoliosis would have on pulmonary function as well as the circumference of the chest.
- Trial name
- NCT05803837
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Diagnosing Obstructive Lung Disease With Point of Care Ultrasound
The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in identifying obstructive lung diseases (OLDs), using pulmonary function tests (PFTs) as the gold standard for comparison.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Lung Diseases, Obstructive, Asthma, COPD
- Trial name
- NCT06251271
- Testing
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Covid19
Long-term Follow-up Findings of Inpatients for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory tract infection caused by a newly emergent coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that can progress to severe multiorgan disease requiring hospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT04599998
- Testing
- spirometry, thoracic CT, CPET, 6 minute walking test, SF-36 questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Koc University Hospital
Pulmonary Function Testing
Validation of the STS Device for Pulmonary Function Test in Pediatric Population
This prospective, single-arm, self-controlled validation study aims to evaluate the accuracy and safety of the Spirometry Test System (STS) handheld device in measuring pulmonary parameters in pediatric subjects aged 7-17 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07430709
- Testing
- Spirometry Test System (STS)
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Technopulm
Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis
Comparison of the Efficacy of Comprehensive Respiratory Physiotherapy in Children With Cystic Fibrosis and Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
The effect of comprehensive respiratory physiotherapy applications on respiratory function, functional capacity and peripheral muscle strength in children with cystic fibrosis and non-cystic fibrosis will be compared.
- Trial name
- NCT04170114
- Testing
- Comprehensive Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Dyspnea
Pulmonary Function Test, Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness and Quality of Life in Patients With Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
Vocal cord dysfunction is a rare clinical picture. It is labeled as a sudden and threatening dyspnea. Patients with VCD may also present cough, hoarseness, wheezing, and chest tightness, but an inspiratory stridor is the most…
- Trial name
- VCD (NCT00906867)
- Testing
- Methacholine challenge testing, Rhino-laryngoscopy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Bronchial Hyperreactivity, Abnormal Respiratory Airway Resistance
Diagnostic Utility of Different Airway Resistance Assessment Techniques in the Methacholine Challenge Test
The aim of the study is to compare standard spirometric evaluation of methacholine challenge test with plethysmographic, interrupter technique and forced oscillation technique (FOT) evaluation of the airways resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT02343419
- Testing
- Methacholine Challenge Test
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw