Clinical trials: Respiratory Functions
Apnea, Respiration
Functional Bed Sheet Capturing Pressure Variation and Respiratory Effort Over Time
Apnea, a cessation in breathing is critical condition that affects the person regardless of age. In infants, an apneic state occurs when there is an absence of respirations for 20 seconds (Alvaro \& Rigatto, 2012).
- Trial name
- NCT03119103
- Testing
- Functional Bed Sheet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Studio 1 Labs
Lung Cancer
Early Detection of Lung Cancer in a High-Risk Population Defined by PFT, Biomarkers, and CT Scanning
Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in Kentucky and has a very high incidence within the 5th Congressional District of Kentucky (110.8 cases per 100,000 in period 1996-2000).
- Trial name
- NCT00596310
- Testing
- CT
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 531 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Susanne Arnold
Heart Failure
Cardiac Function and Inspiratory Muscles Performance
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ejection fraction and peak oxygen uptake have correlation on inspiratory muscle strength, chest wall volumes and quality of life in individuals with heart failure.
- Trial name
- NCT02763982
- Testing
- Physical evaluation
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Main Heading (Descriptor) Terms
Impact of Kolcaba Comfort Theory Training on Dyspnea, Function, and Comfort in COPD Patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third most fatal chronic disease worldwide, following cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06588361
- Testing
- Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Respiratory Insufficiency
High Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
The purpose of this study is to compare two common methods of providing respiratory support: nasal continuous airway pressure and high flow nasal cannula to see what effect it has on babies breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01531465
- Testing
- Pulmonary Function Testing & esophageal pressure monitoring, Pulmonary function testing and esophageal pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Syndrome
Physical Fitness, Exercise Capacity and Activities of Daily Living in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: a Retrospective Study
Decreased pulmonary function, peripheral muscle strength, and exercise capacity were reported in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) in recent studies.
- Conditions
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Syndrome, Immotile Cilia Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05040607
- Testing
- Data Collection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
COPD, Asthma
LungVITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (lungVITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Function, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- lungVITAL (NCT01728571)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
PF and FeNO and Clinical Characteristics in Children Being Diagnosed Due to Suspicion of Allergic Diseases
The aim of this study is to assess the influence of kind of allergic disease, allergic profile, allergen exposure, treatment method on lung function parameters, fractional exhaled nitric oxide level in children suspected and…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Urticaria
- Trial name
- NCT01805635
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 5,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lodz
Copd, Smoking
Lung Macrophage Populations and Functions in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-Susceptible Smokers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease that affects only a fraction of those who smoke tobacco.
- Conditions
- Copd, Smoking, Tobacco Use
- Trial name
- Pre-COPD Pilot (NCT04722835)
- Testing
- Bronchoscopy with Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pediatric-onset Multiple Sclerosis
Respiratory Functions in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) is a chronic, autoimmune and inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that begins before the age of 18 years.
- Trial name
- NCT05123924
- Testing
- Evaluation of respiratory capacity, respiratory muscle strength and fatigue
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Generation of Anti COVID-19 Antibodies in a Fetus, Whose Mother Was Exposed to COVID or Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy
COVID 19 ANTOBODIES IN PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR CONNECTION TO BETA CELL FUNCTION IN THE FETUS
The aim of this study is to check for the presence of COVID 19 antibodies [Covid-19, GAD-65, IA-2, ICA] in the blood of laboring women who have been exposed to either the virus itself or to the vaccine during pregnancy .
- Trial name
- NCT04860908
- Testing
- no intervention, observation only
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maaynei Hayesha Medical Center
Perinatal Condition, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Perinatal and Psychological Correlates of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children.
The goal of this observational study is to investigate perinatal, cognitive and social-emotional correlates of neurodevelopmental disorders and educational difficulties in children and adolescents.
- Conditions
- Perinatal Condition, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Social Functioning, Child Development
- Trial name
- NCT06215092
- Testing
- Psychological assessment
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bartosz M. Radtke
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
COVID-19 Respiratory Infection
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in Long COVID-19 Patients With Persistent Breathlessness and Fatigue
The objective of this project is to assess the effects of a 2-month cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program on cardiorespiratory fitness in long COVID19 patients.
- Trial name
- COVID-Rehab (NCT05035628)
- Testing
- Cardiopulmonary exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louis Bherer
Sepsis, Acute Lung Injury(ALI)
Recovery of Physical Function After Critical Illness In Older Adults
The proposed study is a prospective, observational study assessing the recovery of muscle and physical function in patients surviving critical illness (n =150) at hospital discharge (baseline) and repeated serially.
- Trial name
- RETURN (NCT07225257)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky
Days Absent From Daycare, Respiratory Tract Infections
Effect of Probiotics in Reducing Infections and Allergies in Young Children Starting Daycare
The aim of the intervention is to examine the effect of a combination of the two bacterial strains BB-12 and LGG, provided for 6 month, on the prevalence of infections and allergic manifestations in small children, and how a…
- Conditions
- Days Absent From Daycare, Respiratory Tract Infections, Gastrointestinal Infections, Allergy
- Trial name
- ProbiComp (NCT02180581)
- Testing
- Probiotic (2 * 10^9 cfu/day)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Postmenopausal
Effect of Resistance Training on Ventilatory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
Investigating the effects of adding resistance training to breathing exercises, compared with breathing exercises alone, on ventilatory function as the primary outcome and respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07889167
- Testing
- Resistance exercises, Breathing exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Middle East University
Tuberculosis
Early Risk Assessment in Household Contacts (≥10 Years) of TB Patients by New Diagnostic Tests in 3 African Countries
The ERASE - TB study will be conducted in order to fill a critical unmet need for tuberculosis control. Persons who are in contact with an infectious TB case may become infected themselves.
- Trial name
- ERASE-TB (NCT04781257)
- Testing
- New test candidates
- Where
- 3 sites in Mozambique, Tanzania and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Hoelscher
Obesity
Effects of Weight Loss on Vascular Function in Obese Subjects
To evaluate the effect of weight loss on vascular function in obese with poor cardiovascular health. The investigators will evaluate the effects of weight loss on total and central body adiposity, blood pressure, central…
- Trial name
- NCT04198519
- Testing
- Weight Loss
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mario Fritsch Neves
COPD, Aging
D Vitamine and Whole Body Vibration in Functional Outcomes
Older with Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) were submitted to chronic whole body vibration training during 03 months, receiving a vitamine D dose for each week or placebo vitamine.
- Trial name
- NCT03684837
- Testing
- Vitamine D supplementation, chronic exercise in whole body vibration (WBV)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maíra F Pessoa