Clinical trials: Pulmonary Function Tests
Tobacco Smoking
Effects of Post-isometric Relaxation Technique on Chest Expansion and Pulmonary Function Tests in Smokers
The primary objective of the study was to investigate the immediate effects of PIR technique on chest expansion and pulmonary functions in cigarette smokers.This quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study will be conducted.
- Trial name
- NCT06444971
- Testing
- Post isometric Relaxation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Lung Function Tests, Markers of Inflammation
Health Effects Following Use of Lead Free Ammunition Used With HK416
The purpose of this study is to determine whether use of lead free ammunitions cause more respiratory problems than use of lead containing ammunitions.
- Trial name
- NCT01477645
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Respiratory Function Tests
Exercise Induced Asthma and Airway Reactivity in Athletes
The overall aim is to explore pathophysiological factors related to airway hyperresponsiveness to direct and indirect provocation stimuli in athletes with different sport activities, with special focus on epithelial reaction…
- Trial name
- NCT00798564
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Premature Birth
Preterm Lung Function and Exercise Response Measured by OEP
This study will explore lung function and respiratory health in school-aged children who were born prematurely at <32 weeks gestation.
- Trial name
- NCT04239287
- Testing
- Lung function + exercise tests
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
Emphysema
Single-Breath Measurement Underestimates Ventilatory Volume According to Emphysema Severity
Although single breath helium (He) dilution measurement (VASB) is currently used in pulmonary function laboratories to assess functional alveolar volume and diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide, the extent to which VASB…
- Trial name
- NCT00528944
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Diaphragm Paralysis
The Effect of Interscalene Peripheral Nerve Block With 0.25% Bupivacaine vs 0.125% Bupivacaine on Lung Function
Peripheral nerve blocks are used to provide post-operative pain relief. Nerve blocks in the neck, in the interscalene area, provide pain relief after shoulder surgery but can cause temporary weakness or paralysis of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01429584
- Testing
- interscalene nerve block with 0.25% bupivacaine, interscalene block with 0.125% bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Allergic Rhinitis, Allergy
Pollutant Altered Allergic Responses
This study is designed to investigate whether exposure to particulate air pollution increases the allergic response to allergens.
- Trial name
- NCT00011440
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Exposure to Environmental Pollution, Non-occupational
Interaction Effects of Temperature and Ozone
Purpose: The purpose of this protocol is to understand how individuals respond to the air pollutant ozone at elevated temperatures.
- Trial name
- TROPICOZ (NCT01981135)
- Testing
- Clean Air, Ozone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Asthma
The Effect of Single Dose Paracetamol on the Lower Airways of Asthmatic and Healthy Children
Asthma is a common inflammatory airway disease. Several researches have demonstrated a possible connection between asthma and exposure to paracetamol.
- Trial name
- NCT01073748
- Testing
- paracetamol
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Using Functional Lung MRI to Explore Pulmonary Perfusion Changes in Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema Syndrome
Magnetic Resonance Lung Function Imaging Study of Pulmonary Fibrosis Combined With Emphysema Syndrome
This study intends to use magnetic resonance pulmonary function imaging technology to explore imaging markers for early diagnosis of patients with CPFE.
- Trial name
- NCT06431555
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Chao Yang Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effects of Diaphragm and Abdominal Muscle Training on PFT and Dyspnea Among COPD Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients.
It will be a randomized control trial at Services Hospital Lahore through convenience sampling technique which will be allocated through simple random sampling through sealed opaque enveloped in to Group A and Group B .
- Trial name
- NCT05587829
- Testing
- • Diaphragmatic breathing technique, basic breathing technique
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Healthy, Body Weight
The Effect of Body Composition on Respiratory Parameters, Functional Capacity and Sleep in Healthy Young Adults
Body composition has a significant effect on the respiratory system. Both respiratory prediction of function and a prognostic tool evaluated in the cardiopulmonary system factor.
- Trial name
- NCT06507969
- Testing
- The Effect of Body Composition on Respiratory Parameters, Functional Capacity and Sleep in Healthy Young Adults
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Kent University
Cystic Fibrosis
Evaluation of Sit-to-stand Test in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis and Matched Controls.
Introduction: In recent years, since the discovery of the cystic fibrosis (CF) transmembrane conductance regulator gene in human skeletal muscle, there appears to be growing interest in the measurement of muscle function in CF.
- Trial name
- STS-CF (NCT03524859)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Cystic Fibrosis
Study of Ibuprofen to Preserve Lung Function in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the effect of different doses of ibuprofen on neutrophil (polymorphonuclear leukocyte; PMN) delivery to a mucosal surface (the oral mucosa) in patients with cystic fibrosis and healthy controls. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004440
- Testing
- ibuprofen
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FDA Office of Orphan Products Development
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
Asthma
Lung Function Changes of Induced Asthma Children Treated With Inhaled MgSO4
As a non-selective bronchodilator, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is effective when administered intravenously in the treatment of the patients with acute severe asthma not responding to conventional therapy (oxygen, nebulized…
- Trial name
- NCT01856959
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate, magnesium sulfate & albuterol, Albuterol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chongqing Medical University
Healthy Aging, Physical Fitness
Effects of Core Stability Training Using Pilates on Core Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Function, and Cardio-respiratory Fitness in the Elderly.
This study investigates how different types of exercise-specifically Mat Pilates and Aerobic training-can help improve the physical health and breathing capacity of healthy older adults aged 60 to 77.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Physical Fitness, Core Stability, Respiratory Function
- Trial name
- PLT-AER-ELD (NCT07470060)
- Testing
- Mat Pilates Program, Aerobic Exercise (Treadmill Walking)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walailak University
Respiratory Morbidity, Lung Function Decreased
Mouthpiece With Integrated Cheek Support vs. Manual Cheek Support During Respiratory Oscillometry
The study aims to evaluate the measurement accuracy of respiratory impedance during oscillometry (or Forced Oscillation Technique - FOT) under the following conditions: 1)The subject's cheeks are manually supported by an expert…
- Trial name
- COMICUSROM (NCT06537362)
- Testing
- Mouthpiece with cheek-holder
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Politecnico di Milano
Health Young Individuals
The Immediate Effect of Manual Therapy Application on Respiratory Functions in Healthy Young Individuals
Manual therapy techniques targeting the thoracic region are commonly used in clinical practice. It has been suggested that manual therapy interventions directed at the spine can increase mobility of the spine and chest wall…
- Trial name
- NCT05934240
- Testing
- Manual therapy group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University