Clinical trials: Respiratory Dysfunction
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Treatment of Olfactory Dysfunction in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
People with allergies frequently complain of a loss or reduction in the sense of smell. In this study, the investigators propose to perform a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled parallel study of subjects with nasal…
- Trial name
- NCT00361439
- Testing
- Mometasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
COPD, Chronic Bronchitis
Effect of Losartan on Airway Mucociliary Dysfunction in Patients With COPD and Chronic Bronchitis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Losartan on cigarette smoke-induced lung injury in smokers and ex-smokers with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT02416102
- Testing
- Losartan 50 mg, Losartan 100 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy
Patients with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or post acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) and abnormal growth hormone secretion, as measured by glucagon stimulation test, will be treated with replacement growth…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue, Cognitive Impairment, COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT03554265
- Testing
- Somatropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Healthy, Smokers
Effect of Whole Body Periodic Acceleration on Airway Endothelial Function
In the present proposal the investigators wish to assess the effect of a single session with the device known as Exer-Rest® which applies Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA) on baseline airway blood flow (Qaw) and in Qaw…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Smokers, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT01213706
- Testing
- Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
COPD, Emphysema
Anti-Platelets in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This is a 6 week crossover study in current and former smokers with and without COPD to evaluate whether 2 weeks of dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin 81mg and clopidogrel 75mg) improves pulmonary perfusion (i.e.
- Conditions
- COPD, Emphysema, Emphysema or COPD
- Trial name
- NCT05567562
- Testing
- dual anti-platelet therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Sleep Apnea
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women in the United States. Its onset is usually at the time of puberty with manifestations of menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, and obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT00203996
- Testing
- continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), depot leuprolide plus estrogen/progestin replacement, pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sex Steroids, Sleep, and Metabolic Dysfunction in Women
Increased plasma triglyceride concentration is a common feature of the metabolic abnormalities associated with obesity and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity
- Trial name
- SCOR (NCT00805207)
- Testing
- Progesterone, testosterone, glucocorticoid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypoxemia
Mechanisms of Endothelial Cell Dysfunction in Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by temporary stops in breathing during sleep and has been associated with the development of cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00859950
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University