Clinical trials: Respiration
Ventilator Induced Lung Injury, Cardiac Disease
Intensive Alveolar Recruitment Protocol After Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study was to evaluate prospectively the impact of two protective mechanical ventilation strategies, both using low tidal volume ventilation (6 mL/kg/ibw) after cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Ventilator Induced Lung Injury, Cardiac Disease, Acute Lung Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01502332
- Testing
- Intensive Alveolar Recruitment, Moderate Alveolar Recruitment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Linking Endotypes and Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The overall goal of the study is to risk stratify pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) patients and to identify sub-phenotypes with shared biology in order to appropriately target therapies in future trials.
- Trial name
- LEOPARDS (NCT04113434)
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 513 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Sleep, Liver Evaluation and Effective Pressure Study
This research is being done to examine: 1) how common obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), 2) whether the severity of OSA is related to the severity of NAFLD, and 3) whether…
- Trial name
- SLEEP (NCT01482065)
- Testing
- CPAP (ResMed S9 autoset CPAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Sleep Apnea
Telemedicine Interventions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
This project is investigating whether both moderate-intensity physical activity and dietary weight loss will independently reduce sleep apnea symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01108081
- Testing
- Physical activity, Diet, Health education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Ranolazine for the Treatment of Chest Pain in HCM Patients
The purpose of RHYME is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ranolazine in Hypertrophic Cardiomypathy patients with chest pain or dyspnea despite treatment with standard medical therapy.
- Trial name
- RHYME (NCT01721967)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Early CPAP And Large Volume Minimally Invasive Surfactant (ECALMIST) in Preterm Infants With RDS
Modification of Minimally Invasive Surfactant Therapy (MIST) to a new technique called ECALMIST (Early CPAP And Large volume Minimal Invasive Surfactant).
- Trial name
- ECALMIST (NCT01553292)
- Testing
- ECALMIST
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Positive Airway Pressure Program
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disordered breathing condition effecting around 2-4% of the middle aged population and is characterized by periodic collapse of the upper airway during sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT02331992
- Testing
- Adherence program
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Coronavirus Infection
Vadadustat for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of vadadustat for the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in hospitalized patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Trial name
- NCT04478071
- Testing
- vadadustat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 448 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Advanced Cancers
High Flow Oxygen and Bilevel Airway Pressure for Persistent Dyspnea in Patients With Advanced Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if specialized breathing devices reduce the sensation of shortness of breath in patients with advanced cancer who are experiencing shortness of breath.
- Trial name
- NCT00934128
- Testing
- Vapotherm, BIPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
CSF Circulation
Influence of Yogic Breathwork on CSF Circulation
The purpose of this research study is to determine the influence of yoga breathing practices on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation, and to find out primarily if a regular practice of 8-week yoga breathing would enhance CSF…
- Trial name
- CSF (NCT03858309)
- Testing
- Breathing Group 1, Breathing Group 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Cardiovascular Outcomes
A new, well-tolerated treatment for obstructive sleep apnea - tongue stimulation - is a device which opens the airway during sleep and can provide treatment for patients unable to use the mask and hose treatment.
- Trial name
- CARDIOSA-12 (NCT03359096)
- Testing
- Therapeutic HGNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Study to Predict the Need for Humidification Use and Comparison of the Effect of ThermoSmart™ and no Humidification on Adherence
Despite the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in abolishing upper airway obstruction, acceptance of and adherence with therapy has been sub-optimal.
- Trial name
- NCT01517750
- Testing
- ICON Auto CPAP™ with Thermosmart heated tube, ICON Auto CPAP™ without Thermosmart heated tube
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Apnea, Sleep
Pharmacodynamics and Efficacy of MK-7288 in Adults With Sleep Apnea (MK-7288-010)
This is a study of the safety and efficacy of MK-7288 for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in participants with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)/hypopnea syndrome (HS) who are compliant with effective nasal…
- Trial name
- NCT01092780
- Testing
- MK-7288, Modafinil
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult, Sepsis
Early Insulin and Development of ARDS
Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ALI/ARDS) is a severe lung condition that causes respiratory failure. Symptoms usually develop within 24 to 48 hours of an original injury or illness, and people with…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult, Sepsis, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT00605696
- Testing
- Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Respiratory Insufficiency, Depression
Behavioral Activation-Rehabilitation to Improve Depressive Symptoms & Physical Function After Acute Respiratory Failure
More and more people are surviving after receiving life support for respiratory failure in the intensive care unit, but these patients often experience problems with depression and physical functioning that lead to reduced…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Insufficiency, Depression, Rehabilitation, Critical Care
- Trial name
- BEHAB (NCT03431493)
- Testing
- Behavioral Activation - Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
ALK27-001: A Study of Trospium Inhalation Powder (TrIP)Administered to Subjects With COPD
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of single doses of trospium inhalation powder (TrIP) administered to subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT00801684
- Testing
- TrIP-2D, TrIP-2SS, TrIP-2SS + Foradil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Alkermes, Inc.
Inflammatory Response
Effects of Metformin in a Non-Diabetic Patient Population
Metformin has a well-established safety profile and it has become clear that metformin has additional salutary effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-thrombotic properties.
- Trial name
- NCT03772964
- Testing
- MetFORMIN Hydrochloride ER
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brian Zuckerbraun
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Evaluation of a Nasal Pillows Mask for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in NZ
This investigation is designed to evaluate the performance (leak and comfort) as well as the participant's overall acceptance of the nasal pillows mask amongst Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) participants.
- Trial name
- NCT02741635
- Testing
- New Nasal Pillows Mask
- Where
- New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Tolerability/Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled AZD4818 in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The purpose of this study is to see if treatment with AZD4818 for four weeks is tolerable, safe and effective in treating COPD and, if so, how it compares with placebo.
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT00629239)
- Testing
- AZD4818
- Where
- 12 sites in Denmark, Finland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
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