Clinical trials: Respiratory Therapy Techniques
Asthma
Prn Budesonide/Formoterol Versus Regular Budesonide/Formoterol Plus Prn Terbutaline in Mild-Moderate Asthma
Study No.001 about Budesonide/Formoterol use in ASthMA sponsored by Agenzia Italiana del FArmaco (Italian Drug Agency) (AIFA-ASMA-BF-001) The aim of the study is to verify whether asthma not controlled by low doses inhaled…
- Trial name
- NCT00849095
- Testing
- budesonide/formoterol combination (PRN), budesonide/formoterol combination, terbutaline
- Where
- 31 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 860 people
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Motor Neuron Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Music Therapy Protocol to Support Bulbar and Respiratory Functions in ALS
This study evaluates potential of music therapy treatment to support breathing, speech, swallow and cough of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- Conditions
- Motor Neuron Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Dysarthria, Flaccid, Dysarthria, Spastic
- Trial name
- NCT03604822
- Testing
- Music therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Alisa Apreleva
Laryngeal Disease
Comparison of Two Ventilation Methods for Micro-Laryngeal Surgery
Single-center, randomized study, comparing two methods of oxygenation on 80 patients
- Trial name
- Ventinova ORL (NCT04369040)
- Testing
- High-flow nasal oxygen therapy using a specific nasal cannula, Flow Controlled Ventilation using a laryngeal tri-tube
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital Foch
Diaphragm, Respiratory Muscles
Ultrasound Evaluation of Changes in Diaphragm Induced by Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques
A wide number of osteopathic techniques focusing on diaphragm have been proposed but, although systematically and efficiently used, there is a general lack of evidences able to clarify how and to which extent osteopathic…
- Conditions
- Diaphragm, Respiratory Muscles, Osteopathic Medicine, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT02801058
- Testing
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scarlata, Simone, M.D.
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Experimental Gene Transfer Procedure to Treat Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Individuals with a deficiency of the Alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) protein are at risk for developing emphysema and liver damage. Researchers have developed a way to introduce normal AAT genes into muscle cells so that the AAT…
- Trial name
- NCT00377416
- Testing
- rAAV2-CB-hAAT Gene Vector
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Asthma
To Evaluate Newly Developed Pictogram Cards and Their Utility in Improving Inhaler Techniques in Asthmatic Patients
To evaluate newly developed pictogram cards and their utility in improving inhaler techniques in asthmatic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06562764
- Testing
- Counselling by the Trained Pharmacist, Pictograms Cards and Counselling by the Trained Pharmacist
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Aortic Stenosis
Preventing Hypoxia in Sedated TAVI: SuperNO₂VA vs. Conventional Oxygen
With increasing life expectancy, the geriatric population continues to grow. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the average life expectancy in Turkey between 2021 and 2023 is 77.3 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07006064
- Testing
- SUPERNOVA, NASAL MASK
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Bilkent Sehir Hastanesi
Dysphonia
Comprehensive Voice Rehabilitation Program Compared With Vocal Function Exercises
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Comprehensive Voice Rehabilitation Program compared with Vocal Function Exercises in behavioral dysphonia.
- Trial name
- Voicetherapy (NCT02409758)
- Testing
- Voice therapy
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
COPD, Asthma
Video-based Teach-to-goal Intervention on Inhaler Technique on Jordanian Adults With Asthma and COPD
This study was an interventional educational study that was intended to find out the effect of a video based inhaler technique education on improving inhaler technique mastery, disease control, medication adherence and patient…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Inhaled Steroid Dependent Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT05664347
- Testing
- Verbal teach to goal education, Video based teach to goal education
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jordan
Surgery, Cardiac
Contract-Relax (CR) Technique in the Management of Diaphragmatic Paresis After Cardiac Surgery
Postoperative respiratory complications are common complications of patients after cardiac surgery and increase morbidity and mortality and hospital length of stay.
- Trial name
- COREDIA (NCT05068219)
- Testing
- Usual physical therapy, Contract-Relax technique
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- CMC Ambroise Paré
Acute Respiratory Failure, Cancer
Oxygenation Methods and Non-invasive Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure and a do Not Intubate Order
ICU care of patients considered "palliative" but without contraindications to admission to intensive care, for whom a do-not intubate order decision was made upon admission represents a particular target for non-invasive…
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Failure, Cancer, Hematologic Malignancy, Cardiac Insufficiency
- Trial name
- OXYPAL (NCT03673631)
- Testing
- NIV, NFHC-O2
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Poitiers University Hospital
Distraction Methods, Nursing Care
Effects of Cartoons & Interactive Storytelling on Fear and Comfort in 6-9 Year Olds During Nebulizer Treatment
Fear and anxiety experienced by children during inhalation therapy (using a nebulizer or vaporizer) are key factors that make treatment compliance difficult and reduce the quality of care.
- Trial name
- NCT07516249
- Testing
- Cartoon Watching, Interactive storytelling synchronized with breath, Standard Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Lymphoma, Digestive System Diseases
Development of an Evaluation Method of Elderly Condition in Patient Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment
Incidence of cancer in 75+ years old is 16,500 new cases per year, more than fifty percent of people with cancerThey are very few therapeutic trials dedicated.
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, Digestive System Diseases, Ovarian Diseases, Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- PHRC2003 (NCT00210249)
- Where
- 18 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 364 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Lung Neoplasm, Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
Phase II Study of Lucanix™ in Patients With Stages II-IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
In this Phase II clinical trial the investigators will use four human non-small cell lung cancer cell lines that have been previously established in tissue culture laboratory.
- Trial name
- NCT01058785
- Testing
- Lucanix
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- NovaRx Corporation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Airway Clearance
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Versus Autogenic Drainage in Patients With COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that causes breathing difficulty, cough, and sputum production.
- Trial name
- OPEP-AD-COPD (NCT07402850)
- Testing
- Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy, Autogenic Drainage
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Adnan Hashim
Radiotherapy, Breast Cancer
Respiratory Training and Relaxation Techniques to Improve Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in DIBH in Breast Cancer
The goal of this prospective clinical trial is to improve patient compliance and performance of deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) to further reduce the cardiac dose from left breast radiation, and to improve cooperation and…
- Conditions
- Radiotherapy, Breast Cancer, Relaxation, Breathholding
- Trial name
- B-REST (NCT05975190)
- Testing
- Respiratory training and relaxation techniques under adjuvant radiation therapy in DIBH in breast cancer
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Asthma
Effects of the Kata® Inhalations-App on Inhaler Handling Errors, Adherence, and Asthma Control in Patients With Asthma.
The Kata® App is a digital therapy assistant for patients with asthma who need to inhale their therapy. Kata features inhalation trainers that shows patients in a simple and understandable way how to improve their inhalation…
- Trial name
- NCT06178341
- Testing
- Kata Inhalations-App
- Where
- 13 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- VisionHealth GmbH
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Combined Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)-Expiration Planning Technique in Patients With Lung Tumors in Close Proximity to the Chest Wall
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new radiation planning and treatment delivery technique called Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) and expiration technique.
- Trial name
- NCT04507828
- Testing
- Treatment Planning using the DIBH Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Asthma, Child
Buteyko Method for Children With Asthma
This study has the aim to assess the effectiveness of the Buteyko method as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of children with asthma.
- Conditions
- Asthma, Child, Breathing Exercises
- Trial name
- NCT02720380
- Testing
- Buteyko, Asthma education
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Respiratory Therapy Techniques, Artificial Intelligence in Education
AI-Powered Virtual Human Simulation in Students
This study aims to investigate the effects of artificial intelligence-based virtual human simulation training on students' learning outcomes in critical care knowledge and clinical skills, as well as its effects on learning…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Therapy Techniques, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Clinical Education
- Trial name
- NCT07805499
- Testing
- AI-based virtual human simulation training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University