Clinical trials: Pulmonary Ventilation Function
Critical Illness
Body Positioning and Pulmonary Aeration During Mechanical Ventilation
The present randomized crossover clinical trial aims to evaluate the influence of different body postures on pulmonary aeration among mechanically ventilated critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04176445
- Testing
- Orthostatic board posture, Bedside sitting posture
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Moinhos de Vento
Acute Lung Injury
Study of Renin-angiotensin System in Mechanically Ventilated Subjects
The purpose of this study is to assess whether circulating Angiotensin (Ang) II and Ang (1-7) levels are associated with right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in mechanically ventilated subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT03212690
- Testing
- Local standard of care, Mechanical ventilation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A Multi-center Trial to Determine if Curosurf® Reduces the Duration of Mechanical Ventilation in Very Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to see if a medication called Curosurf can reduce the length of time that small premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (immature lungs) or RDS, stay on the ventilator, as compared to the…
- Trial name
- NCT01709409
- Testing
- Curosurf-Group1, BLES-group 2
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Prematurity, Apnea
Caffeine to Reduce Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Most premature infants require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods of time and a significant proportion of them develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Apnea, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01751724
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease
An Observational Outcomes Study for Autologous Cell Therapy Among Patients With COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease
The purpose of the Lung Institute is to collect and isolate a patient's own cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP) and deliver the product back to the patient same-day.
- Trial name
- NCT03040674
- Testing
- Cell therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 489 people
- Sponsor
- Lung Institute
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The Effect of Intravenous Lipids on Lung Function in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of nutritional supplementation with omega-9 "olive-oil" and omega-6 "soybean oil" based lipid emulsions in the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Trial name
- NCT01096771
- Testing
- ClinOleic 20%, Intralipid 20%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Methodist Research Institute, Indianapolis
Obesity, Morbid, Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Providing Optimal PEEP During Mechanical Ventilation for Obese Patients Using Esophageal Balloon
This is a research study to determine if identifying an optimal level of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) targeted specifically to individualized patient characteristics will shorten the time on the ventilator.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- PROP OPEN (NCT03951064)
- Testing
- Esophageal balloon, Intervention Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) and Extubation, Control Spontaneous Breathing Trial and Extubation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lung Disease
Extending Preservation and Assessment Time of Donor Lungs Using the Toronto EVLP System™ at a Dedicated EVLP Facility
This is a safety study to compare the safety of receiving a lung treated with the Toronto EVLP System™ by SPONSOR in SPONSOR's dedicated facility against standard lung transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT02234128
- Testing
- Toronto EVLP System™
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Lung Bioengineering Inc.
Hypercapnia, Respiratory Insufficiency
Extracorporeal Lung Assist to Avoid Intubation in Patients Failing Noninvasive Ventilation for Hypercapnic ARF
The study´s intention is to evaluate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of a pump driven extracorporeal device for removal of carbon dioxide from the blood in oder to avoid intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation in…
- Trial name
- ECLAIR (NCT01784367)
- Testing
- vv-ECCO2R (Novalung GmbH, Germany)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
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
Single Lung Ventilation, Thoracic Surgery
Double-lumen Tubes (DLT) - Health Economic Study
The aim of this study is to make a health economic evaluation comparing novice physicians use of VivaSight double-lumen tube and a conventional double-lumen tube for single-lung ventilation during thoracic surgery at a teaching…
- Conditions
- Single Lung Ventilation, Thoracic Surgery, Anesthesia, Cost-effectiveness
- Trial name
- NCT03817879
- Testing
- VivaSight double-lumen tube for single-lung ventilation, Conventional double-lument tube for single-lung ventilation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Ambu A/S
Hypoxia
Cerebral Oximetry in Single Lung Ventilation Thoracic Surgery
This is a prospective, randomized controlled pilot study of cerebral oximetry use in elderly patients undergoing thoracic surgical procedures that require the use of single lung ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01866657
- Testing
- Vasoconstrictor Agents, Head/neck repositioning, Increase ETCO2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation
A Randomized Comparison of the Use of JET and Conventional Ventilation in Pulmonary Vein Isolation
This is a randomized prospective study comparing outcomes of pulmonary vein isolation using conventional and jet ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT02664311
- Testing
- Jet Ventilation, Conventional ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Infections, Hospital, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Strategies To Prevent Pneumonia 2 (SToPP2)
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a serious complication in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. The intervention tested in this project (swabbing the mouth with chlorhexidine before the endotracheal tube is…
- Conditions
- Infections, Hospital, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Mechanical Ventilation Complication
- Trial name
- SToPP2 (NCT00893763)
- Testing
- Pre-intubation CHX, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 314 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Acute Respiratory Failure, Coma
EASiVENT Study Comparing INTELLiVENT-ASV vs Non Automated Ventilation in Adult ICU Patients
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and efficacy of INTELLiVENT-ASV (Adaptive Support Ventilation) in adult ICU patients comparing to non automated ventilation.
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Failure, Coma, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Trial name
- NCT04400643
- Testing
- INTELLiVENT-ASV, Non-automated ventilation
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Medical AG
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Acetaminophen in Preterm Infants Used in Combination With Ibuprofen for Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus
The purpose of the present study is to determine whether treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus with a combined therapy of intravenous Ibuprofen and oral acetaminophen has higher success rate in closing…
- Conditions
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT03701074
- Testing
- Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
COVID
Study of the Safety of Therapeutic Tx With Immunomodulatory MSC in Adults With COVID-19 Infection Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
This is a phase 1b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adult subjects with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Trial name
- NCT04397796
- Testing
- BM-Allo.MSC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- ImmunityBio, Inc.
Ventilator Lung
Manual Ventilation Efficacy With MVG Device
The purpose of this research is to investigate the efficacy of the newly designed ventilation grip device (MVG device).
- Trial name
- NCT05059366
- Testing
- Manual Ventilation Grip Device, 2VE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
COVID-19, COVID
Early CPAP in COVID-19 Confirmed or Suspected Patients
There is surge in COVID infected patients in New York City with a shortage of hospital beds, ICU beds and ventilators. Strategies to reduce the need for all of the above are immediately needed.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, COVID, Coronavirus
- Trial name
- PAP-COVID (NCT04390191)
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
High Intensity Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (HINPPV)
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of high intensity non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (HINPPV) for stable, hypercapnic COPD patients.
- Trial name
- HINPPV (NCT01214200)
- Testing
- Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Respironics