Clinical trials: Lung Function Testing
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
More patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) die from cardiovascular disease than direct pulmonary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01398943
- Testing
- Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The Combination Ambrisentan Plus Spironolactone in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Study
The purpose of this study is to find out if spironolactone added to ambrisentan for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) will increase exercise capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT02253394
- Testing
- Ambrisentan plus Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
COPD
Imaging Regional Lung Defect Severity
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using inert perfluorinated gases mixed with oxygen for regional assessment of pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- DIAL1001004 (NCT01640288)
- Testing
- Perfluorinated Gas/Oxygen Mixture, High Resolution CT of the Chest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hal C Charles
Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Relationship Between EIT and Respiratory Status in Very Preterm Infants
Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that can measure lung function in real time. This study will follow premature infants to see if EIT can help predict which infants will be successful in…
- Conditions
- Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Premature Lungs
- Trial name
- NCT06609135
- Testing
- Sentec LuMon Device (EIT system), Sentec Digital Monitoring System (transcutaneous CO2 monitor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Lawrence Rhein
Functioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, Intermediate Grade Lung Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
Testing Cabozantinib in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors
This phase III trial studies cabozantinib to see how well it works compared with placebo in treating patients with neuroendocrine or carcinoid tumors that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes…
- Conditions
- Functioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, Intermediate Grade Lung Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Locally Advanced Digestive System Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Locally Advanced Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1
- Trial name
- NCT03375320
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Cabozantinib S-malate, Computed Tomography
- Where
- 432 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory, Mobile Applications
Feasibility Study to Use Biosensing Devices to Monitor PA and Resp. Function in Smokers w and w/o Resp. Symptoms/COPD
This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of using mobile applications and biosensing (mHealth) devices in detecting vitality parameters in current smokers with and without respiratory symptoms/COPD (e.g., heart rate…
- Conditions
- Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory, Mobile Applications, Activity Trackers, Respiratory Function Tests
- Trial name
- NCT04081961
- Testing
- Anamed OEM device; Air Next mobile spirometry device
- Where
- Kazakhstan
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kazakhstan Academy of Preventive Medicine
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Study of Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in Patients With Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
The purpose of this study is to assess if ACZ885 will improve lung function in association with reduction of tissue inflammation in patients with chronic sarcoidosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02888080
- Testing
- ACZ885
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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
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
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Duration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Pulmonary Function Testing in Preterm Infants
The primary aim of this study is to quantify and compare changes in lung volumes (as measured by functional residual capacity) in premature infants stable on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and then randomized to two…
- Trial name
- NCT02249143
- Testing
- CPAP and room air
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Siderosis, Neurological Disorder
Audiovestibular Function in Infratentorial Superficial Siderosis
One in six people in the United Kingdom and over 400 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss. This figure will double by 2050 as predicted by the World Health Organisation.
- Conditions
- Siderosis, Neurological Disorder, Rare Diseases, Age Related Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- AViSS (NCT04200664)
- Testing
- Hearing assessment, Vestibular/balance assessment, Quality of life assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Acute Effects of a Flutter Device in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible, and is usually progressive and associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to noxious particles…
- Trial name
- AEFLUC (NCT01832961)
- Testing
- Flutter valve exercises, Flutter and bronchodilator exercises
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London