Clinical trials: Respiratory Function
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Immunological Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical problem whose importance is increasing in recognition and awareness. OSA is associated with the development of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases (1,2).
- Trial name
- NCT00214071
- Testing
- Influenza vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Breathing Exercises, Manipulation, Osteopathic
Effect of Osteopathic Manipulations on Portal Venous Flow
Since osteopathy it is considered that the alterations in the mobility of the different structures of the organism could cause a decrease in the blood circulation of the tissue causing a functional disorder and, with time, the…
- Conditions
- Breathing Exercises, Manipulation, Osteopathic, Physical Therapy, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- ECOPORTA (NCT03516344)
- Testing
- Liver pumping and Spinal manipulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Fat Metabolism in OSA and COPD
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by an obstruction of the upper airways. The obstruction results in periods of intermittent hypoxia and re-oxygenation, which lead to increased…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT02157844
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Voice Disorders
Brain Mapping of Voice Control
Some voice disorders are caused by uncontrolled muscle actions that affect the larynx or voice box. The purpose of this study is to understand 1) how the brain controls voice production; 2) how changes in sensation within the…
- Trial name
- NCT00066911
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
COPD
Validation of Urdu Version of Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ)
Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) is a patient reported, 19-item tool, and it comprised physical, psychological, and social elements.
- Trial name
- NCT06674395
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Airway Obstruction, Pain
Dental Isolation Systems Among Pediatric Patients With Different Airway Patency
This randomized clinical trial will aim to evaluate the effect of DryShield isolation (DSI) and Rubber Dam isolation (RDI) systems on arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), behavior, subjective…
- Conditions
- Airway Obstruction, Pain, Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT06128811
- Testing
- Rubber Dam Isolation, DryShieled isolation, fissure sealant
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdulaziz University
Preterm
Effects of Non-Traumatic Nasopharyngeal Suction Technique in Infants
Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in preterm infants often leads to secretion-related airway obstructions, requiring suctioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07111611
- Testing
- Non-Traumatic Nasopharyngeal Suction Procedure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Bilgi University
Labor Pain
Effectiveness of Backside Massage and Lamaze Breathing on Labour Outcome Among Primigravida
The study aims to investigate the effects of a combination of Lamaze breathing exercises and backside massage on the labor experiences of primigravidae in Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT06304311
- Testing
- Routine Obstetrics care & Lamaze breathing techniques and backside massage, Routine obstetrics care
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Transcervical Resection of Endometrium, Transcervical Resection of Fibroids
Comparing Two Types of Sedation to Gynaecological Patients
The primary endpoint is to investigate the difference in pain between patients who receive deep sedation with spontaneous breathing versus patients who receive general anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Transcervical Resection of Endometrium, Transcervical Resection of Fibroids, Transcervical Resection of Polyp
- Trial name
- NCT01412632
- Testing
- Remifentanil, propofol and citanest
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Stress, Psychological, Stress, Physiological
Effects of Relaxing Breathing With Biofeedback or Meditative Stimulation on Performances During OSCE of Medical Students
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a newly implemented evaluation standard for medical student and is a determinant part of the national competition they have to undergo.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Stress, Physiological, Exam Stress, Performance Anxiety
- Trial name
- ECOSTRESS (NCT05136586)
- Testing
- Biofeedback, Meditation, Control and biofeedback post OSCE
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Claude Bernard University
Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Effect of ERCC and/or PEEP-ZEEP Maneuver on Oxygenation, Ventilation, and Airway Secretions Removal in MV Patients
Mechanical ventilation (MV) is crucial in managing respiratory insufficiency. However, prolonged use can cause complications. Various strategies have been explored to optimize patient outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT06182553
- Testing
- Expiratory Rib Cage Compression, PEEP-ZEEP Maneuver, ERCC + PEEP-ZEEP maneuver
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Damanhour University
Healthy Vollunteer, Apnea
Temporal Dynamics of Peripheral SpO₂ During Reoxygenation
Pulse oximeters estimate arterial oxyhaemoglobin saturation (SaO₂) from photoplethysmographic signals recorded at peripheral sites (usually the fingertip), thus measuring the peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂).
- Trial name
- PulseOx (NCT07884500)
- Testing
- Voluntary Apnea
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Cystic Fibrosis
Development Of An Innovative Panel of Methods To Measure Intestinal Macronutrient Digestion, Absorption, and Function
Malnutrition is a significant problem in children and adults with Cystic fibrosis (CF). An impaired intestinal digestion and absorption capacity is one of the main factors responsible for the malnutrition in CF.
- Trial name
- NCT01494909
- Testing
- Ensure plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Asthma, Wheeze
The Development of Novel Clinical Tests to Diagnose and Monitor Asthma in Preschool Children
The study will ascertain the ability of preschool lung function tests to distinguish healthy children from those with wheeze, and to differentiate phenotypes of wheezy children (high and low risk for asthma as defined by API) in…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Wheeze, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Food Allergy
- Trial name
- WheezyER (NCT02743663)
- Testing
- Bronchodilator response, Allergy Skin Test, Multiple-Breath Washout
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Chest Tube Removal
Clinical Trial Evaluating the Optimal Technique for Chest Tube Removal
There are two commonly used methods to remove chest tubes following thoracotomy. One is to remove the chest tube at maximum inspiration, (patient is asked to take a deep breath in and hold it), and the other is to pull the chest…
- Trial name
- NCT00873587
- Testing
- Chest tube pull on inspiration, Expiration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cough
An Investigation Into the Mechanism of Inhalation Cough Challenge
Despite its commonplace use in respiratory medicine the mechanism whereby inhalation challenge with a variety of mild acid aerosols produces a dose related and predictable cough is unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT02039999
- Testing
- Nebulised citric acid in serial dilutions, Nebulised ATP solution in serial dilutions, Nebulised TRPA1 agonist solution in serial dilutions
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
Influence of IPV on GOR in Infants From 0 to 12 Months.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation ( airway clearance technique) provokes or aggravates gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants from 0 to 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT02124863
- Testing
- Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube, Single Lung Ventilation
VivaSight Double Lumen Tube for Single Lung Ventilation
This prospective, randomized, comparative study is intended to enroll a total of 50 patients undergoing thoracic surgery that necessitates single lung ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT03690284
- Testing
- Conventional Double Lumen Tube, VivaSight Double Lumen Tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Trauma, Rib Fractures
Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves for the Treatment of Rib Fractures
The goal of this double blinded randomized control trial is to learn if percutaneous cryoablation of traumatic rib fractures improves outcomes.
- Conditions
- Trauma, Rib Fractures, Chest Wall Disorder, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT06533904
- Testing
- Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves, Multi-modal pain regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Kyphoplasty, Prone Position
TCI Versus Manual TIVA for Sedation During Prone Kyphoplasty: Effects on Respiration, Recovery, and EEG
This single-center, prospective, observational study compares target-controlled infusion (TCI) versus manually administered total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) for sedation in patients undergoing kyphoplasty in the prone…
- Conditions
- Kyphoplasty, Prone Position, Target Controlled Infusion of Propofol, End Tidal Carbon Dioxide
- Trial name
- NCT07745348
- Testing
- Target controlled infusion of propofol, non invasive ETCO2 monitoring
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
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