Clinical trials: Respiratory Illness
High Altitude
Effects of Pioglitazone on Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation During Steady-State Exercise at High Altitude
Apparent hypoxia-induced insulin insensitivity along with alterations in glucose kinetics suggests reduction in glucose uptake by the peripheral tissue is a primary factor contributing to reductions in exogenous glucose oxidation…
- Trial name
- NCT06164665
- Testing
- Pioglitazone 15mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Critical Illness
A Study Promoting Critical Illness Recovery in the Elderly
This proposal will test the hypothesis that EARLY application of a novel early rehabilitation therapy in critically ill patients will improve functional outcomes, and change the functional trajectory of this population.
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Critical Illness, Critical Care
- Trial name
- ASPIRE (NCT02963558)
- Testing
- cycle ergometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Critically Ill, Respiratory Failure
The Effect of Thiamine vs. Placebo on VO2 in Critical Illness
The objective of this study is to determine the effect of thiamine therapy on oxygen consumption (VO2) in critically-ill patients.
- Trial name
- TVO2_RCT (NCT01985685)
- Testing
- Thiamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Hypoxia, Altitude
Effect of an H1 Receptor Antagonist on Exercise Performance in Hypoxia
This study seeks to determine whether a simple, single intervention of Cetirizine / Zyrtec® use can improve exercise performance of active individuals when acutely exposed to altitude.
- Trial name
- NCT03192488
- Testing
- Cetirizine, Hypoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
COVID-19
A Real World Study of Bamlanivimab in Participants With Mild-to-Moderate Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The purpose of this study is to find out whether bamlanivimab is able to stop COVID-19 from getting worse. Participants with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 will receive bamlanivimab via an injection into a vein.
- Trial name
- BLAZE-5 (NCT04701658)
- Testing
- Bamlanivimab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of MEDI7510 in Older Adults
This study will be the first assessment of the efficacy of MEDI7510 for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease. It will also provide estimates of vaccine efficacy and of endpoint incidence in the placebo arm.
- Trial name
- NCT02508194
- Testing
- MEDI7510, IIV
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 1,900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MedImmune LLC
Critically Ill
Is There Any Correlation Between Respiratory Variation Ratios of Internal Jugular Vein and Inferior Vena Cava?
Intravascular volume assesment is important for the management of the patients in the intensive care unit. Respiratory variation ratio of the inferior vena cava (IVC) can be determined by ultrasonography (USG) and is a useful…
- Trial name
- NCT04173741
- Testing
- USG measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Healthy Subjects
Efficacy of an Extract of Concentrated Korean Red Ginseng for Preventing Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Upper respiratory tract infections are a major source of morbidity throughout the world. Extracts of Korean red ginseng have been found to have the potential to modulate both natural and acquired immune responses.
- Trial name
- NCT01478009
- Testing
- Korean red ginseng
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chonbuk National University Hospital
Effects of High Altitude, Hypoxia
Induced Changes in Ventilatory Responsiveness and Altitude Exposure
The main purpose of this study is to determine if a drug (acetyl-cysteine or ACCY) can increase the amount of oxygen in your body at a high altitude of 11,500 feet.
- Conditions
- Effects of High Altitude, Hypoxia, Inadequate or Impaired Breathing Pattern or Ventilation, Abnormal Blood Oxygen Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT01241513
- Testing
- NAC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Sedation, Critical Illness
Musical Intervention and Physiological Stress and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of a musical intervention on hormonal and inflammatory biomarkers in sedated adult patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit.
- Conditions
- Sedation, Critical Illness, Respiration, Artificial, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT06120660
- Testing
- Music Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oviedo
Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness
Development of a Rehabilitation Strengthening and Mobility Program for Ventilator Dependent Older Patients
As the general population ages and technology advances, many who suffer from catastrophic critical illness (i.e. septic shock, respiratory failure, Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome) survive only to find themselves severely…
- Conditions
- Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness, Chronic Disease, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03195127
- Testing
- multimodal physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program
This VA QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative will evaluate the impact of an immersive Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Course on provider skill acquisition and retention; the frequency of POCUS use by trained providers…
- Conditions
- Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03296280
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
COVID-19
Study of Open Label Losartan in COVID-19
This is an open label, phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate the safety of losartan in respiratory failure due to COVID-19. Briefly, 34 patients with COVID-19 and respiratory failure who meet eligibility criteria and agree to…
- Trial name
- NCT04335123
- Testing
- Losartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Critical Illness
Alpha 2 Agonists for Sedation to Produce Better Outcomes From Critical Illness (A2B Trial)
Many patients in intensive care (ICU) need help to breathe on a breathing machine and need pain killers and sedatives to keep them comfortable and pain free.
- Trial name
- A2B (NCT03653832)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Clonidine, Propofol
- Where
- 38 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,404 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Respiratory Failure, Critical Illness
Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
This study examines the feasibility of assessing sleep and circadian rhythmicity in critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01276652
- Testing
- Environmental modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Acute Respiratory Failure Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
Eye-Control Trial: Wearable Eye-Tracking Device as Means of Communication
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of use of a wearable communication device for critically ill patients who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and mechanically ventilated.
- Trial name
- NCT04582149
- Testing
- EyeControl Eye-tracking Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Respiratory Failure
Mode Of Ventilation During Critical IllnEss Pilot Trial
Landmark trials in critical care have demonstrated that, among critically ill adults receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, the use of low tidal volumes and low airway pressures prevents lung injury and improves patient…
- Trial name
- MODE (NCT05563779)
- Testing
- Volume Control mode, Pressure Control mode, Adaptive Pressure Control mode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 566 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease
Caregiver Outlook: An Intervention to Improve Caregiving in Serious Illness
Informal caregivers provide a majority of care for patients during serious illness. Lack of preparation and completion may leave caregivers less capable of caring for a loved one or making crucial decisions influencing care.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01672294
- Testing
- Preparation and life completion, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 286 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mountain Sickness
Safety Evaluation of Aminophylline and Methazolamide
This safety study is the first in a series of studies testing the application of the combination of aminophylline and methazolamide.
- Trial name
- NCT01587027
- Testing
- Aminophylline, Methazolamide, Aminophylline and Methazolamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poudre Valley Health System
Influenza Infection
Dose, Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity of an Influenza H1 Stabilized Stem Ferritin Vaccine in Healthy Adults
Background: The flu is a common viral infection that can be deadly for certain people. Vaccines against flu have been developed to teach the body to prevent or fight the infection.
- Trial name
- NCT03814720
- Testing
- VRC-FLUNPF099-00-VP (H1ssF_3928)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)