Clinical trials: Respiratory Function Tests
Cough
Accuracy of Cough Detection in Healthy Adults
Cough is part of the defense mechanism to protect the lung from foreign particles and remove secretions from the airways. However, at times it becomes a bothersome, annoying symptom that interferes with the quality of life, sleep…
- Trial name
- NCT00907491
- Testing
- pulmonary sounds analyzer
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KarmelSonix Ltd.
Non-Small-cell Lung Cancer
Characterization of Peripheral Muscle Function in Patients With Non-small-cell Lung Cancer
Rationale: With 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year and 1.3 million deaths, lung cancer is the leading cancer-related death worldwide and it represents a pressing health issue.
- Trial name
- NCT01885754
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Quebec
Respiratory Function Loss, Respiratory Complication
Shear-wave Elastography Compared to Respiratory Function Testing
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdi) and diaphragm shear-wave elastography (SWE) during state-of-the-art respiratory muscle testing including volitional efforts…
- Trial name
- NCT04959526
- Testing
- Shear-wave elastography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Healthy Volunteers
Intercostal Mobilization and Respiratory Outcomes
This cross-sectional study was planned to investigate the effects of intercostal mobilization on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function parameters, and performance in the ascending speed shuttle walking test.
- Trial name
- NCT07352722
- Testing
- Intercostal mobilization, Rest
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Fear Anxiety, Pulmonary
Preparation Methods on PFT Performance
Background: Successful spirometry in children depends on adequate cooperation and correct performance of respiratory maneuvers. Although several preparation strategies have been proposed, evidence comparing their effects on both…
- Conditions
- Fear Anxiety, Pulmonary, Performance Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07713225
- Testing
- Verbal Instruction with Demonstration, Animation-Assisted Preparation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea
Validity and Reliability of the 6-Minute Pegboard and Ring Test (6PBRT) in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation.
- Trial name
- NCT07465874
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu University
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Pulmonary Function Using Non-invasive Forced Oscillometry
The purpose of this observational study is to measure pulmonary function in term and preterm infants with and without pulmonary disease including respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, transient tachypnea of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Trial name
- PUFFOR (NCT03346343)
- Testing
- Non-invasive forced airway oscillometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Nebula Study - Screener Apps and HSAT vs. PSG Comparison
This is a prospective, unblinded, open-label, single group study. All subjects will undergo concurrent screener app, HSAT testing, and in-lab polysomnography.
- Trial name
- NCT04597749
- Testing
- PSG, Home Sleep Apnea Test with FDA cleared devices, Non-Contact Screening App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Nicotine Dependence, Smoking
Exercise Training for Smoking Students
Smoking can damage lung functions as a result of high carbon monoxide and low hemoglobin oxygen carrying capacity in the blood. Smoking between young people continues to increase, which can cause respiratory function problems and…
- Conditions
- Nicotine Dependence, Smoking, Physical Inactivity, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT06291558
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırklareli University
Larynx Disease, Laryngeal Stenosis
The Effectiveness of Reconstructive Microsurgery on the Clinical and Functional State of Laryngeal Stenosis
To improve diagnostic methods for patients with laryngeal stenosis for the optimal determination of the technique of surgical treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04734483
- Testing
- spirometry, MRI and CT, Laryngoscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in Kazakhstan, Russia
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Astana Medical University
Ventilation, Exercise
Wetsuit and Life Jacket Induced Effects on Spirometry and VO2 in Windsurfers
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of wearing both neoprene suit and life jacket on respiratory capacities at rest and cardiopulmonary capacities during exercise in windsurfers.
- Trial name
- WINDSURF (NCT03440294)
- Testing
- resting standard spirometry, maximum exercise testing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction Lung MRI (CLAD)
Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction MRI Study
This studies purpose is to confirm the efficacy and efficiency of using OE-MRI and MRI with hyperpolarized gas techniques and Iodinated contrast CT scan, this will enhance understanding of CLAD pathophysiology.
- Trial name
- NCT06406777
- Testing
- Spirometry, Contrast Lung Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Oxygen enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (OE-MRI) Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sean Fain
Asthma
Testing the Effects of Temperature & Humidity on Children With and Without Asthma in an Environmental Climatic Chamber
The goal of this clinical study is to learn how different temperature and humidity conditions affect breathing, lung function, exercise capacity, symptoms, and other physical responses in children and youth aged 11 to 18 years…
- Trial name
- NCT07864506
- Testing
- Controlled Temperature and Humidity Exposure
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Breathing Exercise
Effect of 4-7-8 Breathıng Technıque on Shoulder Paın and Respıratory Functıon Tests After Laparoscopıc Cholesectectomy
This study was planned as a randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the effect of 4-7-8 breathing technique on shoulder pain and pulmonary function tests after laporoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Breathing Exercise, Pulmonary Function Test, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06415890
- Testing
- 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Stroke, Respiratory Muscle
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Parasternal Intercostal Muscles in Stroke Patients
Ultrasonographic evaluation of parasternal intercostal muscles and to determine whether there is a correlation with PFT parameters in stroke patients
- Trial name
- UEPIMSP (NCT06572709)
- Testing
- Parasternal intercostal muscle thickness with ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Respiratory Function Tests
Exercise Induced Asthma and Airway Reactivity in Athletes
The overall aim is to explore pathophysiological factors related to airway hyperresponsiveness to direct and indirect provocation stimuli in athletes with different sport activities, with special focus on epithelial reaction…
- Trial name
- NCT00798564
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Obesity, Asthma
Obesity-asthma Endophenotype and Diaphragm Mobility in Adolescence
Obesity and asthma share changes that may begin in the fetal development phase. The endophenotype obesity-asthma presents as main characteristic a pattern of inflammatory response different from the habitual Th2 profile of…
- Trial name
- NCT03029936
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
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
Cystic Fibrosis
Whole Body Vibration - a New Therapeutic Approach to Improve Muscle Function in CF
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on muscle function in adult CF-patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00388466
- Testing
- GALILEO
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cologne
Respiratory Function Tests，Heart Function Tests, Cardiopulmonary Function
Xiangya Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease Cohort
Xiangya Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease Cohort (XY-CPHDC) is a non-intervention study grounded in real-world data. It is designed as a bidrectional clinical cohort combined retrospective and prospective design, in order to…
- Trial name
- XY-CPHDC (NCT06972784)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University