Clinical trials: Respiratory Function
Cardiac Output, Low
Effects of Inspiratory Flow Waveforms on Preload
The clinical usefulness of inspiratory flow pattern manipulation during mechanical ventilation remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different inspiratory flow waveforms, i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT01892696
- Testing
- varying inspiratory flow waveforms
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Military Hospital of Tunis
Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension or Interstitial Lung Disease at Altitude - Effect of Oxygen on Breathing and Sleep
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of travelling to moderate altitude and of nocturnal oxygen therapy during a stay at moderate altitude on breathing and sleep of patients with pulmonary hypertension or with…
- Trial name
- NCT02150616
- Testing
- Moderate altitude sojourn, Low altitude sojourn, Oxygen
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Prone Positioning, High Flow Nasal Cannula
Early PP With HFNC Versus HFNC in COVID-19 Induced Moderate to Severe ARDS
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease that was first reported in Wuhan, China, and had subsequently spread worldwide. Twenty-nine percent of COVID-19 patients may develop ARDS.
- Conditions
- Prone Positioning, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Corona Virus Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04325906
- Testing
- high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), Prone positioning (PP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A Phase 2 Study of IC14 in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) patients will be randomized to receive either IC14 (a single dose of 4 mg/kg followed by 2 mg/kg on Days 2-4) or placebo. Study participation will be for a total of 28 days.
- Trial name
- NCT03017547
- Testing
- IC14
- Sponsor
- Implicit Bioscience
COPD
Brisk Walk on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
To determine the effects of 30 min brisk walk on Pulmonary Functions on COPD patients To determine the effects of 30 min brisk walk on Health related Health-related quality of life (HRLQ) on Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
- Trial name
- NCT05052047
- Testing
- Brisk Walking Group, Conventional Breathing Exercise Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Acute Kidney Injury
Spironolactone on Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of spironolactone administration in the incidence and severity of AKI in patients critically ill with invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in the critical care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT03206658
- Testing
- Spironolactone 25 mg
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Dysmenorrhea Primary, Pain Management
The Effect of Breathing-based Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Menstrual Symptoms, Pain and Quality of Life
Primary dysmenorrheic (PD) pain usually begins during adolescence, at menarche or shortly after (6-24 months), and has a clear and predictable temporal pattern.
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea Primary, Pain Management, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06615258
- Testing
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization based breathing training and pelvic floor muscle training, Pelvic floor muscle training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir University of Economics
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Predicting Cardiometabolic Risk in Mild-to-Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Inflammation vs. Apnea/Hypopnea Index
The purpose of the study is to compare the relative contribution of systemic inflammation vs. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) severity (as measured by Apnea Hypopnea Index) in predicting cardiovascular and metabolic aberrations…
- Trial name
- NCT03062748
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Weaning Failure of Mechanical Ventilation
Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function to Predict Weaning Success in the Intensive Care Unit
The goal of this prospective observational study is to evaluate whether left ventricular function parameters assessed via transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) can predict weaning success from mechanical ventilation in adult…
- Trial name
- NCT07075926
- Testing
- Echocardiographic Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Pain, Anxiety
Active vs. Passive VR During Office-based ENT Procedures
The purpose of this research is to evaluate whether active virtual reality reduces pain and anxiety more effectively than passive virtual reality during office-based ENT procedures.
- Conditions
- Pain, Anxiety, Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS), Nasal Obstruction
- Trial name
- NCT07599826
- Testing
- Passive virtual reality headset or goggles, Active virtual reality headset or goggles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypertension
Molecular Profile of Cardiovascular Risk in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: Personalized Predictive Model.
Evaluation of anthropometric, clinical and biological profile in four groups that represents transversely the natural history of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and its associated cardiovascular comorbidities: non-OSA, OSA without…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03513926
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 338 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica
Apnea of Prematurity, Preterm Infant
Detection of Respiratory Events Using Acoustic Monitoring in Extremely Preterm Infants
Extremely preterm infants, born before 29 weeks of pregnancy, often face breathing difficulties, also known as respiratory events, due to their undeveloped lungs and respiratory systems.
- Conditions
- Apnea of Prematurity, Preterm Infant, Periodic Breathing, Hypopnea
- Trial name
- DREAM 2 (NCT07552025)
- Testing
- Wireless acoustic sensor, Semi-structured interview, Nox T3s portable sleep monitoring device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Ventilation-associated Pneumonia, Severe Trauma Patient
Impact of the Addition of a Device Providing Continuous Pneumatic Regulation of Tube Cuff Pressure to an Overall Strategy Aimed at Preventing Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in the Severe Trauma Patient. A Multicentre, Randomised, Controlled Study.
Ventilation-associated pneumonia is the main site of healthcare-associated infections in the severe trauma patient, with a mean incidence rate of 35%.
- Trial name
- AGATE (NCT02534974)
- Testing
- NOSTEN
- Where
- 13 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Poitiers University Hospital
Elderly, Respiratory Function
Effects of Laughter Therapy on Respiratory Functions and Geriatric Pain in Elderly Individuals
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of laughter therapy on respiratory functions and geriatric pain in elderly individuals.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Respiratory Function, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07352774
- Testing
- Laughter Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Morbid Obesity, Opioid-Related Disorders
Recovery of Ventilation After General Anesthesia in Morbidly Obese Patients
This is an observational study of morbidly obese patients recovering from general anesthesia after weight-loss surgery. The investigators aim to assess ventilatory function and how this is influenced by the diagnosis of…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Opioid-Related Disorders, Surgery--Complications, Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT03925610
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Influence of Lung Recruitment Potential on Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Titration Strategies in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Patients.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by severe hypoxemia and diffuse alveolar collapse, often requiring invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- RECRUIT-PEEP (NCT07603310)
- Testing
- Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Titration guided by Static Compliance, Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Titration guided by Transpulmonary Pressure
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Dr. Franco Ravera Zunino
Immune System Diseases, Eosinophilia
Activation and Function of Eosinophils in Conditions With Blood or Tissue Eosinophilia
This study will investigate how, why and under what conditions eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) become activated and will examine their function in immune reactions.
- Conditions
- Immune System Diseases, Eosinophilia, Helminthiasis, Hypersensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT00001406
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Sepsis
Alirocumab in Patients with Sepsis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the drug alirocumab, which may lower cholesterol, can reduce the amount of inflammation caused by an infection that has caused either low blood pressure or difficulty breathing.
- Trial name
- PALMS (NCT05469347)
- Testing
- Alirocumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Jonathan Sevransky
Acute Mountain Sickness, High Altitude Headache
Comparison of Metoclopramide and Ibuprofen for the Treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness
The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of metoclopramide in relieving the symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
- Trial name
- NCT01522326
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Metoclopramide
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Impact of Intrathecal Morphine on Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Intrathecal morphine is commonly used as an analgesic adjunct for hip arthroplasty performed under spinal anaesthesia. Sleep apnea syndrome is a condition that affects up to 10% of the patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02566226
- Testing
- Bupivacaine with normal saline, Bupivacaine with intrathecal morphine
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois