Clinical trials: Respiratory Inflammation
COVID-19, Hypoxia
Administration of Intravenous Vitamin C in Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) and Decreased Oxygenation
Previous research has shown that high dose intravenous vitamin C (HDIVC) may benefit patients with sepsis, acute lung injury (ALI), and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- Trial name
- AVoCaDO (NCT04357782)
- Testing
- L-ascorbic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
A Study to Evaluate the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Solithromycin in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This study examines the potential benefit of a new antibiotic, Solithromycin, for the long-term treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT02628769
- Testing
- Solithromycin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Markers of Inflammation and Lung Recovery in ECMO Patients for PPHN
Respiratory failure in newborns is common and has high rates of death. Where conventional intensive care strategies have failed, newborn children are referred to treatment with Extra- Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
- Trial name
- Mi-ECMO (NCT02940327)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Cystic Fibrosis, Dysbiosis
Vitamin D and Prebiotics for Intestinal Health in Cystic Fibrosis
The study will assess if administration of high-dose vitamin D and a commonly used prebiotic (inulin) is effective to reduce gastrointestinal dysbiosis and to improve critical intestinal functions in Cystic Fibrosis with the…
- Trial name
- NCT04118010
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Inulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
COVID-19
Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib in Participants With COVID-19-Associated ARDS Who Require Mechanical Ventilation (RUXCOVID-DEVENT)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib in the treatment of participants with COVID-19-associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) who require mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT04377620
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Russia
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
Severe Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Failure
Effect of Different Electric Muscle Stimulation in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Respiratory Failure
Rationale : Electric muscle stimulation reduced critical-illness related weakness in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. But optimal protocol of the stimulation in unknown.
- Conditions
- Severe Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Failure, Muscle Hypotonia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01895647
- Testing
- EMS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia
Antibiotic "Dysbiosis" in Preterm Infants
Prolonged antibiotic use in preterm neonates has significant consequences on the developing intestinal microbiome, metabolome and host response, predisposing the neonate to various major morbidities, including necrotizing…
- Conditions
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT02784821
- Testing
- Antibiotic, Gastric fluid, Breast milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Asthma
Eosinophilic Airway Inflammation and Mepolizumab
A drug (mepolizumab) that reduces allergic inflammation will affect the function of allergy cells called eosinophils which are produced by the body in response to allergen exposure.
- Trial name
- NCT00802438
- Testing
- mepolizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Sepsis, Septic Shock
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Infusion in Human Sepsis
The major goal of this project is to determine whether intravenously infused ascorbic acid is safe for use as a viable therapeutic strategy in adult humans with sepsis.
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Septic Shock, Hypotension, Acute Lung Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01434121
- Testing
- Ascorbic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Effect of Double Dose of Alpha 1-antitrypsin Augmentation Therapy on Lung Inflammation.
The current treatment of individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) who develop lung disease (COPD) is the administration of intravenous purified alpha-1 antitrypsin (augmentation therapy) at a fixed dose of 60 mg/kg…
- Trial name
- NCT01669421
- Testing
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (human)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Campos, MD
COPD, Chronic Bronchitis
Regulation of the Release of Inflammatory Mediators From Lung Macrophages.
The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms whereby specific white cells called macrophages found in the lung release inflammatory mediators or chemicals together with enzymes that destroy the surrounding lung tissue.
- Conditions
- COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
- Trial name
- NCT00147017
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Safety & Efficacy of BCT197A2201 in COPD Patients Presenting With an Exacerbation
This study will assess preliminary parameters of safety and efficacy of a single dose of BCT197 in patients with a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation.
- Trial name
- NCT01332097
- Testing
- BCT197, Prednisone
- Where
- 6 sites in Bulgaria, Romania and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Mereo BioPharma
Severe, Refractory Asthma, Airway Inflammation
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Pilot Study of Pioglitazone Hydrochloride in Severe, Refractory Asthma
Background: Individuals who have severe asthma that is not easily controlled by current treatments are in need of new treatments to prevent potentially life-threatening asthma attacks.
- Conditions
- Severe, Refractory Asthma, Airway Inflammation, Airflow Obstruction
- Trial name
- NCT00994175
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Asthma, Inflammation
L-arginine in Severe Asthma Patients Grouped by Exhaled Nitric Oxide Levels
The major impact of this study will be to identify the adult severe asthma cohort that will benefit from supplemental L-arginine therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01841281
- Testing
- L-Arginine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Nicholas Kenyon
Long COVID, Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19
Ensitrelvir for Viral Persistence and Inflammation in People Experiencing Long COVID
Persistent viral infection with viral reservoirs and detection of circulating spike protein after the initial acute illness is one potential pathogenic mechanism for Long COVID.
- Conditions
- Long COVID, Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, Post-Acute COVID-19
- Trial name
- PREVAIL-LC (NCT06161688)
- Testing
- Ensitrelvir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Timothy Henrich
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab in Japanese Patients With SJIA
This was a phase III study designed to provide efficacy and safety data for canakinumab administered for at least 48 weeks as subcutaneous (s.c.) injection every 4 weeks (q4wk) in Japanese patients with Systemic Juvenile…
- Trial name
- NCT02396212
- Testing
- Canakinumab
- Where
- 7 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lung Diseases, Medication Compliance
Uncontrolled Lower Respiratory Symptoms in the WTC Survivor Program
The purpose of this study is to understand why patients in the World Trade Center program have continuing breathing problems. This study will improve investigators understanding of breathing problems among individuals with World…
- Trial name
- NCT02024204
- Testing
- Fluticasone propionate 230mcg for 3 Months, Current Treatment or no treatment, Salmeterol 21mcg for 3 Months
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cystic Fibrosis
Safety and Efficacy of Sildenafil in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Lung Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether sildenafil can decrease inflammation in CF lung disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00659529
- Testing
- sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health
COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Study of Immunomodulation Using Naltrexone and Ketamine for COVID-19
Ideal new treatments for Novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) would help halt the progression disease in patients with mild disease prior to the need for artificial respiration (ventilators), and also provide a rescue treatment for…
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Coronavirus Infections
- Trial name
- SINK COVID-19 (NCT04365985)
- Testing
- Naltrexone, Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health East
Cancer, Cardiac Disease
A Culturally-Based Palliative Care Tele-consult Program for Rural Southern Elders
Rural patients with life-limiting illness are at very high risk of not receiving appropriate care due to a lack of health professionals, long distances to treatment centers, and limited palliative care (PC) clinical expertise.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Cardiac Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Neuro-Degenerative Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03767517
- Testing
- Active Intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham