Clinical trials: Respiratory Inflammation
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Individual Sensitivity for Interstitial Lung Diseases
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) is a collective noun for various chronic lung diseases, including sarcoidosis and idiopathic lung fibrosis (IPF).
- Trial name
- NCT00741572
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Asthma
Smoking Young Asthmatics: Change of Inflammation During Tobacco Cessation and Steroid Treatment
This is a study describing changes in inflammation of the airways in asthmatics before and after smoking cessation and steroid treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02233231
- Testing
- Varenicline
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Vibeke Backer
HIV, COPD
Translation Evaluation of Aging, Inflammation and HIV in Lung Function (TEAL)
Hypothesis;Aging modifies the risk of pulmonary dysfunction in HIV+ individuals. The study is a multicenter, prospective observational study of aging and pulmonary function in HIV.
- Conditions
- HIV, COPD, Pulmonary Disease, Aging
- Trial name
- TEAL (NCT02154880)
- Testing
- PFT, lab work, 6MWT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 323 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Escalation of Care, Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Early Warning System for Clinical Deterioration on General Hospital Wards
The goal is to develop a two-tiered monitoring system to improve the care of patients at risk for clinical deterioration on general hospital wards (GHWs) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH).
- Conditions
- Escalation of Care, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Severe Sepsis
- Trial name
- NCT01280942
- Testing
- EWS Nursing Alerts, Wireless Remote Sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,031 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Sepsis, Severe Sepsis
Microcirculatory Oxygen Uptake in Sepsis
Forearm vasoocclusive testing (VOT) will be performed with laser-doppler spectrophotometry system in septic patients on ICU. Microcirculatory oxygen uptake will be checked for prognostic value and for associations with tissue…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock
- Trial name
- NCT02430142
- Testing
- Vasoocclusive testing
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Covid19, Corona Virus Infection
Clinical Outcomes of High Dose Vitamin D Versus Standard Dose in COVID-19 Egyptian Patients
Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone which may have beneficial role in reducing COVID-19 adverse outcomes by first regulating the renin angiotensin system (RAS).
- Conditions
- Covid19, Corona Virus Infection, Cytokine Storm, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04738760
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis
FLAME: Airway Inflammation Monitoring in Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis
Background By means of measurements of series of non-invasive inflammatory markers in exhaled breath (condensate), a reflection of inflammatory processes and oxidative stress, can be obtained.
- Trial name
- NCT00404859
- Where
- 4 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
ARDS, Human, Sepsis, Severe
The Effect pf Goal-directed De-escalation in ARDS on Organ Function and Mortality
Objective: To compare two de-escalation strategies guided by either extravascular lung water or global end-diastolic volume-oriented algorithms in patients with sepsis and ARDS. Design: A prospective randomized study.
- Trial name
- NCT04508296
- Testing
- Goal directed de-escalation therapy
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Northern State Medical University
Asthma
Mechanism(s)of Airflow Limitation in Moderate-severe Persistent Asthma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the site and mechanisms responsible for expiratory airflow limitation in chronic, treated, non-smoking, stable asthmatics with moderate to severe persistent expiratory airflow obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT00576069
- Testing
- budesonide/formoterol, fluticasone/salmeterol, mometasone/formoterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Gelb, Arthur F., M.D.
Asthma
Study of the Inflammation and Airway Changes That Occur After Exposure to Allergen in Asthmatics
This protocol describes a single site mechanistic study to investigate microRNAs (miRNAs) that are differentially expressed in the airway epithelium of patients with asthma at baseline and in response to allergen challenge.
- Trial name
- ACE (NCT02230189)
- Testing
- Segmental airway allergen challenge, Bronchoscopy, Methacholine challenge test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prescott Woodruff
Asthma, Cardiovascular Diseases
Relationship Between Cardiovascular Disease in Asthma and Eosinophil Subtypes and Biomarkers of Bronchial Remodeling.
To know the clinical and inflammatory characteristics of patients with asthma and associated cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05589779
- Testing
- Asthma and cardiovascular disease
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, Human
Study on Safety and Efficacy of Two Doses of PRS CK STORM in the Modulation of the Cytokine Storm in Patients With Acute Respiratory Infection Caused by SARS-Cov-2, Influenza A, Influenza B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of two doses (dose A and dose B) of Standardized Conditioned Medium Obtained by Coculture of M2-macrophages and fat-derived Mesenchymal…
- Conditions
- SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, Human, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06684379
- Testing
- PRS CK STORM
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- PEACHES BIOTECH
Asthma
Study to Explore the Effects of Two Hour Inhalation of Ultrafine Carbon Black Particles on Airway Inflammation in Asthmatics
The aim of the study is to test the hypothesis that the allergic airway inflammation in asthmatic patients will be enhanced after exposure to ultrafine particles (UFP).
- Trial name
- NCT00527462
- Testing
- Bronchoscopy, Exposure to ultrafine carbon black particles
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Fraunhofer-Institute of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine
Hypoxemia, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
The Role of Acetazolamide in Mitigating Inflammation and Innate Immune Activation at High Altitude
High altitude travel can lead to inflammation in the body and activation of innate immune cells. The investigators' prior research demonstrates that 1 to 3 days at 3800 m elevation leads to increased expression of genes in blood…
- Conditions
- Hypoxemia, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), Inflammation, Immune Response
- Trial name
- NCT07517068
- Testing
- ACETAZOLAMIDE oral capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Riverside
ARDS
Protective Effect of Sivelestat Sodium on ARDS in Patients With Sepsis
Sivelestat sodium has been approved for use in patients with SIRS and ALI, but whether it can protect patients with sepsis from developing ARDS remains unknown.The aim of this study was to determine whether sivelestat sodium has…
- Trial name
- NCT04973670
- Testing
- Sivelestat sodium
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Southeast University, China
Asthma
Effects of L-arginine Supplementation in Adults With Moderate to Severe Asthma
Nitric oxide is an important marker of airway inflammation in asthma. Nitric oxide may have a protective role in patients with moderate to severe asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT00280683
- Testing
- L-arginine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Rhinitis (AR)
Effect of Combined Probiotics and Vitamin D on Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if taking probiotics, vitamin D, or both together can help lower symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR) and improve quality of life in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07115342
- Testing
- Standard Allergic Rhinitis Treatment, Combined Vitamin D and Probiotics Supplementation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Pleural Infection, Empyema
Pharmacokinetics and Pleural Fluid Penetration of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid in Patients With Pleural Infections
The incidence of pleural infection is increasing worldwide since the last two decades. Antibiotics are one of the cornerstones of the treatment of this disease and must be associated to a correct evacuation of the pleural…
- Conditions
- Pleural Infection, Empyema, Community-acquired Pneumonia, Pharmacokinetic
- Trial name
- PK-plèvre (NCT04350502)
- Testing
- chest tube drainage, antibiotic concentration in pleural fluid, Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Cognitive Function, Cardiopulmonary Function
Commuter Air Pollution Intervention Study
Traffic related air pollution is a well-recognised and much studied contributor to smog and is linked to a number of adverse health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, Cardiopulmonary Function, Saliva Stress Hormones, Air Pollution Exposure
- Trial name
- CAPI (NCT02277002)
- Testing
- Cabin Air Filtration
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Health Canada
Asthma, Obesity
Examining the Link Between Obesity, Inflammation, and Response to Asthma Medications
Asthma is a common, long-term disease that is caused by inflammation of the airways. Inflammation also plays a role in obesity and may affect the way a person responds to asthma medication.
- Trial name
- NCT00557180
- Testing
- Beclomethasone dipropionate HFA, Tiotropium bromide, Salmeterol xinafoate
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health