Clinical trials: Respiration
Nitrous Oxide, Dentistry
Demand-Driven Method for Gas Delivery in a Dental Setting
This study compares two methods of gas delivery in a dental setting: 1) demand-driven (DD) and 2) free-flow (FF). Nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation (NOS) is a common form of minimal sedation for adult and paediatric patients…
- Conditions
- Nitrous Oxide, Dentistry, Drug Delivery System, Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT04305990
- Testing
- Demand-driven delivery method, Free-flow delivery method
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Effect of Desipramine on Genioglossus Muscle Activity in Healthy Adults Study A
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and has major health implications but treatment options are limited. OSA patients show a marked reduction in upper airway (UA) dilator muscle activity at sleep onset and this phenomenon…
- Trial name
- DESOSA (NCT02428478)
- Testing
- Desipramine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fatigue
Fatigue and Kinematics During Isometric Activity of the Upper Limbs in Young and Older Adults
The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between perceived effort and physiological and kinematic variables caused by isometric activity of the upper limbs, as well as its relationship with socio-demographic…
- Trial name
- NCT04938791
- Testing
- Isometric activity
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Saude da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa - Lisboa
Lower Urinary Tract Disorder
Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity, Respiratory Functions, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity in Children With Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
The functional disorders of the lower urinary tract in children involve overactive bladder with thickening of the bladder muscle, resulting in a decrease in functional bladder volume and an increase in intra-bladder pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT06652178
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effect of a Very Low Calorie and Low Calorie Diet on Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese Adults
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of two different weight loss diets on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity.
- Trial name
- NCT02251574
- Testing
- Low Calorie Diet, Very Low Calorie Diet, Standard Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
TranQuill™ Sling Snoreplasty for Snoring and Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of TranQuillTM Sling (a suture or thread used in surgery that is knotless) in snoreplasty (surgery procedure) for the treatment of snoring and mild OSA in adult…
- Trial name
- NCT02364518
- Testing
- Snoreplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Respiration Disorders
Treatment of Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Laryngomalacia: the Role of Laser Supraglottoplasty
This is a research study of the effect of treating laryngomalacia (floppiness of tissue on top of the voice box that can possibly block breathing) found in association with obstructive sleep apnea (blockage of breathing while…
- Trial name
- NCT00394550
- Testing
- supraglottoplasty with laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sore-throat, Dysphonia
No Post Intubation Laryngeal Symptoms
The purpose of the study is to test a novel endotracheal tube support device that reduces pressure of the tube on the voice box for prevention of post intubation laryngeal symptoms including sore throat, change in voice and…
- Conditions
- Sore-throat, Dysphonia, Dysphagia, Intubation Complication
- Trial name
- No-PILS (NCT05383417)
- Testing
- EndoClip
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Sleep; Apnea, Metabolism Disorder
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Health
This is an observational study involving chart review of patients seen in the bariatric clinic since 2012 at The Ohio State University (OSU).
- Trial name
- NCT02978937
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 850 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Intermittent-Hypoxia Inhibits Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Formation: Role of Cathelicidins
The study will enroll 80 moderate-to-severe Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients (40 obese) and 40 age-, gender-, and body mass index-matched controls.
- Trial name
- NCT07129486
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kun-Ta Chou
Healthy Volunteers, Diaphragm
High Flow Oxygen Therapy Effect on Healthy Subjects
The use of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) has increased. Diaphragmatic ultrasonography is a tool that, as a noninvasive complement to esophageal pressure (Pes) measurement, allows the evaluation of diaphragm function and…
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Diaphragm, Respiratory Rate
- Trial name
- NCT06086769
- Testing
- High flow nasal canula
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Argentinian Intensive Care Society
Respiratory Disease (Clinically Stable Individuals - Patients Recovered From Respiratory Disease)
The Effect of Asymmetrical vs. Symmetrical High Flow Nasal Cannula on the Work of Breathing
The goal of this study randomized single-center crossover study is to evaluate the impact of asymmetrical versus symmetrical nasal high flow (NHF) therapy on work of breathing (WOB). The main question it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07066566
- Testing
- Asymmetric nasal cannula - DUET, Conventional nasal high flow cannula
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Larissa University Hospital
Pre-hospital Ventilation
Comparison of Bag-Valve-Guedel Adaptor to Common Face Mask for the Ventilation of Bearded Men
Ventilation of a bearded patient with the commonly used face mask has low efficiency because of difficulties to achieve a tight seal around the mouth and nose.
- Trial name
- BVGA01 (NCT02768246)
- Testing
- BVGA, Face Mask
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
COPD, Heart Failure, Congestive
Clinical Assessment of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and/or Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Cigarette smoking, the major risk factor for COPD, causes not only airway and lung inflammation, but also systemic effects. These systemic effects of smoking could substantially contribute to the development of chronic diseases…
- Trial name
- NCT01114386
- Testing
- Lung function testing, echocardiography, blood sampling
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Covid19
Cluster-Randomized Trial of Air Filtration and Ventilation to Reduce Covid19 Spread in Homes
Investigators are evaluating whether an intervention consisting of box-fans with MERV 16 filters ("filtration fans") and recommendations for improving ventilation in the home can reduce secondary spread of Covid19 from an index…
- Trial name
- NCT05777720
- Testing
- Filtration Fan, Safe-home pamphlet, Mid-week phone call
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome
Prevalence of OSAS in Chinese Elderly and Its CPAP Compliance
Objective: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) causing sleep fragmentation, daytime sleepiness, cognitive function impairment, and poor health status in addition to…
- Trial name
- NCT02085720
- Testing
- CPAP therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 819 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) System German Post-Market Study
The purpose of this study is to obtain additional safety and efficacy data on the use of Inspire® therapy for the treatment of subjects with moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Trial name
- NCT02293746
- Testing
- Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) System
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
PPROM, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants
Does a Rescue Course of Betamethasone in Pregnant Women With PPROM Decrease Neonatal Morbidity?
The purpose of this study is to determine if a repeat course of betamethasone given to pregnant women with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) will decrease the infant's length of stay in the neonatal intensive care…
- Trial name
- NCT02939742
- Testing
- Betamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
The Possible Effect Of Amniotic Fluid pH On Neonatal Morbidities In Maternal Inflammation/Infection Associated Pregnancies
Amniotic fluid (AF) pH can be affected by the maternal and/or fetal conditions such as PPROM, prematurity or fetal distress. It is known that fetal urine is the major content of AF since 20th gestational week.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnea of Newborn, Intrauterine Growth Retardation
- Trial name
- NCT02691559
- Testing
- Amniotic fluid analysis by blood gas device
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Slow Breathing
Assessing the Acute Effects of Virtual Reality Interventions on Stress
A Four-Arm RCT, testing the acute effects of a Virtual Reality (VR)- based slow-paced breathing intervention on subjective and physiological markers of stress.
- Trial name
- VR_Stress_25 (NCT07191288)
- Testing
- VR (VR-Breathing+Mystical), VR (VR-Mystical), Computer (Non-VR-Breathing)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dominique de Quervain, MD
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