Clinical trials: Pulmonary Ventilation Function
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, E-cigarettes
Ventilation and Pulmonary Endothelium Toxicities of E-cigarettes: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study
Determination of the acute pulmonary toxicities of e-cigarettes in young adults is of major public health importance, as e-cigarette vapor contains established toxicants that as hypothesized cause acute damage to the airways and…
- Trial name
- VaPE-Tox (NCT02783768)
- Testing
- E-cigarette, Hyperpolarized 3-Helium, Gadolinium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Effects of Lipoic Acid on Oxidative, Inflammatory and Functional Markers in Asthmatic Patients
The aim of the study is to use the antioxidant and antiinflammatory effects of lipoic acid to improve the quality of life of patients with asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT01221350
- Testing
- Lipoic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants
Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure and Pulse Oximetry Trial
This study compared the use of continuous positive airway pressure initiated at birth with the early administration of surfactant administered through a tube in the windpipe within 1 hour of birth for premature infants born at 24…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- SUPPORT (NCT00233324)
- Testing
- Surfactant, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Supplemental oxygen with target saturation of 85 to 89%
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,316 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Community Acquired Pneumonia, Severe
Ticagrelor in Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia
The purpose of this study is to determine if the drug ticagrelor will be an effective treatment for patients with severe community acquired pneumonia.
- Trial name
- TCAP (NCT01998399)
- Testing
- Ticagrelor
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Gordon Bernard
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
Pneumonia, Ventilator Associated
Pilot Study of Lateral Rotation Interventions for Efficacy and Safety in ICU Care
Intensive care unit (ICU) patients on respirators are at high risk for preventable pulmonary complications (PPC). Turning these patients from side to side may reduce PPC, but carries the burden of decreases in blood pressure and…
- Trial name
- NCT00542321
- Testing
- Manual turn, kinetic therapy bed
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
ARDS, Critical Illness
Implementation of Nudges to Promote Utilization of Low Tidal Volume Ventilation (INPUT) Study
This study is a large pragmatic stepped-wedge trial of electronic health record (EHR)-based implementation strategies informed by behavioral economic principles to increase lung-protective ventilation (LPV) utilization among all…
- Conditions
- ARDS, Critical Illness, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- INPUT (NCT04663802)
- Testing
- Default order set, Physician-targeted accountable justification, Respiratory therapist (RT)-targeted accountable justification
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7,342 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Spinal Cord Injuries
Comparison of Low and High Tidal Volumes in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Objective: This study's primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of mechanical ventilation with high vs. low tidal volume (Vt) in people with acute spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT04912583
- Testing
- High tidal volume, Low tidal volume
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
COVID-19
Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib in Participants With COVID-19-Associated ARDS Who Require Mechanical Ventilation (RUXCOVID-DEVENT)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib in the treatment of participants with COVID-19-associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) who require mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT04377620
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Russia
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Non-invasive Ventilation Versus Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
The aim of the present study was to demonstrate that an Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) performs better than a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in the management of Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (CPE) within an Intensive…
- Trial name
- NCT02977572
- Testing
- Non-Invasive Ventilation, Continuous Positive AirwayPressure CPAP
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital General Universitario de Castellón
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist
NAVA vs. CMV Crossover in Severe BPD
This prospective, unblinded, pilot randomized cross-over trial of 2 modes of mechanical ventilation will compare measures of pulmonary mechanics, respiratory gas exchange, and patient comfort between conventional flow triggered…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT04821453
- Testing
- NAVA, CMV
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Bronchiolitis
The Effectiveness of AAD and IPV to Treat Hospitalized Infants (<2years) With Acute Viral Bronchiolitis.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of two airway clearance techniques; Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation and Assisted Autogenic Drainage in hospitalized infants under the age of 2 with acute viral…
- Trial name
- NCT02126748
- Testing
- inhalation 4ml hypertonic saline 3% 3x/day, Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation, Assisted Autogenic Drainage
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Thoracic Surgery, One-lung Ventilation
Intraoperative Neuromuscular Blockade and Postoperative Atelectasis
During one-lung ventilation in thoracic surgery, the intensity of neuromuscular blockade may change the compliance and resistance of ventilated lung, thereby affecting postoperative atelectasis.
- Trial name
- NCT03503565
- Testing
- intraoperative neuromuscular blockade
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
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
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Pulmonary Function Using Non-invasive Forced Oscillometry
The purpose of this observational study is to measure pulmonary function in term and preterm infants with and without pulmonary disease including respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, transient tachypnea of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Trial name
- PUFFOR (NCT03346343)
- Testing
- Non-invasive forced airway oscillometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cystic Fibrosis
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation for Sputum Induction in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis
This is a small pilot study with the goal of identifying a superior sputum collection method in Cystic Fibrosis patients unable to produce a sputum.
- Trial name
- NCT06311292
- Testing
- Volara System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel J. Weiner
COVID-19
Ramipril for the Treatment of COVID-19
In this study we propose to treat 560 patients with ramipril or placebo for 14 days. After an initial evaluation for COVID-19 status, medical history, and symptom assessment, patients will receive either 2.5 mg/day of ramipril or…
- Trial name
- RAMIC (NCT04366050)
- Testing
- Ramipril 2.5 MG Oral Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Healthy
The Effects of Different Flow Settings on Lung Impedance
This prospective, randomized crossover trial will enroll adult healthy volunteers. Initially, the subject's peak inspiratory flow will be measured using a mask connected with a respiratory monitor.
- Trial name
- NCT06228703
- Testing
- High-flow nasal cannula device with flow setting at 40 L/min or higher
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Acute Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Contrast Exposure: VQ vs. CT
Both, CT scans and VQ scans, are used by doctors to look for pulmonary embolism. The most common reason to order a VQ scan is to avoid the IV dye.
- Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism, Contrast-induced Nephropathy
- Trial name
- VQ/CT (NCT03116139)
- Testing
- V/Q imaging, Computed tomography scan
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 253 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cystic Fibrosis
Non Invasive Ventilation as Airway Clearance in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
With the use of Non invasive ventilation the patients with cystic fibrosis will have better lung function (FEV1).
- Trial name
- NCT02083263
- Testing
- Bilevel, PEP mask
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital