Clinical trials: Shortness of Breath
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Ketoconazole on Breathlessness
Beta-endorphins, which are naturally occurring narcotic substances, have been shown to alter the perception of breathlessness. Oral ketoconazole, an antifungal antibiotic, increases blood levels of beta-endorphins.
- Trial name
- KetoRLB (NCT01378520)
- Testing
- ketoconazole, inert powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Effect of Tiotropium + Olodaterol on Breathlessness in COPD Patients
The primary objective of the present study is to evaluate the effect of tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination (FDC) compared to tiotropium monotherapy on the intensity of breathlessness during the 3min constant speed…
- Trial name
- NCT02853123
- Testing
- Tiotropium, Olodaterol
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Airway Limitation Study: Study In Primary Care Centers Of Chronic Bronchitis In Long-Term Cigarette Smokers Of At Least 40 Years Of Age With Symptoms Of Cough And Shortness Of Breath
The study does not involve testing of a drug (no treatment intervention). The study will will use spirometry (breathing tests) in subjects of 40 years of age and older with a history of cigarette smoking with chronic bronchitis…
- Trial name
- NCT00442468
- Testing
- Non-interventional study.
- Where
- 47 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,283 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Asthma
Bronchodilator Effects and Safety of Glycopyrronium Bromide (25 ug and 50 ug o.d.) in Asthma
The purpose of this trial is to characterize the bronchodilator effects and safety of 25 ug and 50 ug o.d. NVA237 (glycopyrronium bromide) doses compared to placebo in asthma patients
- Trial name
- NCT03137784
- Testing
- NVA237 (glycopyrronium bromide)
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
An Exploratory Study, to Assess the Effect of Repeat-dose Inhaled Indacaterol Maleate (300 μg) on Dynamic and Static Lung Hyperinflation, Subjective Breathlessness and Health Status in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD)
This study evaluated the effect of QAB149 on dynamic and static hyperinflation, breathlessness, and health status in COPD patients
- Trial name
- NCT00636961
- Testing
- Indacaterol 300μg
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease
An Observational Outcomes Study for Autologous Cell Therapy Among Patients With COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease
The purpose of the Lung Institute is to collect and isolate a patient's own cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP) and deliver the product back to the patient same-day.
- Trial name
- NCT03040674
- Testing
- Cell therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 489 people
- Sponsor
- Lung Institute
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Effect of QVA149 on Patient Reported Dyspnea in Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
This study assessed the effect of QVA149 on patient-reported dyspnea in moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients.
- Trial name
- BLAZE (NCT01490125)
- Testing
- QVA149, Tiotropium, Salbutamol/albuterol
- Where
- 43 sites in Belgium, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Dyspnea
Evaluation of Transient Dyspnea During Gadoxetic Acid Enhanced Multiphasic Liver MRI
The purpose of this study is to observe transient dyspnea pattern after Gd-EOB-DTPA administration by obtaining continuous dynamic T1 weighted image data.
- Trial name
- NCT02395991
- Testing
- gadoxetic acid, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Heart Failure, Dyspnea
Targeting Acute Congestion With Tolvaptan in Congestive Heart Failure
The primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of oral Tolvaptan vs. placebo as an adjunct to fixed dose IV furosemide on dyspnea relief in patients with acute decompensated heart failure The primary hypothesis is…
- Trial name
- TACTICS-HF (NCT01644331)
- Testing
- Tolvaptan
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Dyspnea, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Assessment of Pulmonary Congestion During Cardiac Hemodynamic Stress Testing
The aim of this study is to utilize lung ultrasound to detect the development of extravascular lung water in patients undergoing clinically indicated invasive hemodynamic exercise stress testing for symptomatic shortness of…
- Trial name
- NCT04019613
- Testing
- Lung ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Effect of Eleclazine (GS-6615) on Exercise Capacity in Subjects With Symptomatic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of eleclazine (GS-6615) on exercise capacity as measured by Peak oxygen uptake (VO2) achieved during cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), in participants with…
- Trial name
- LIBERTY-HCM (NCT02291237)
- Testing
- Eleclazine
- Where
- 46 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Asthma
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of CJM112 in Patients With Inadequately Controlled Severe Asthma
An unmet medical need exists for patients with moderate and severe asthma who continue to demonstrate symptoms despite being on standard of care medications, and are not eligible for other biologic therapies developed or in…
- Trial name
- NCT03299686
- Testing
- CJM112
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Efficacy of Inhaling Bronchodilator Medications in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Some patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) report that they are uncertain whether they achieve clinical benefit using a dry-powder inhaler (DPI).
- Trial name
- NCT01391559
- Testing
- arformoterol, salmeterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
COVID
Study of the Safety of Therapeutic Tx With Immunomodulatory MSC in Adults With COVID-19 Infection Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
This is a phase 1b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adult subjects with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Trial name
- NCT04397796
- Testing
- BM-Allo.MSC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- ImmunityBio, Inc.
Acute Heart Failure
Renal Optimization Strategies Evaluation in Acute Heart Failure and Reliable Evaluation of Dyspnea in the Heart Failure Network (ROSE) Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the benefits and safety of intravenous administration of low dose nesiritide or low dose dopamine in patients with congestive heart failure and kidney dysfunction.
- Trial name
- ROSE/RED ROSE (NCT01132846)
- Testing
- Nesiritide, Dopamine
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Asthma
A Study of Omalizumab (Xolair) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Persistent Asthma (EXTRA)
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of subcutaneously administered Xolair as add-on therapy for the treatment of subjects aged 12-75 years old…
- Trial name
- NCT00314574
- Testing
- omalizumab (Xolair), corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists
- Volunteers
- 850 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Transient Severe Arterial Phase Motion
Eovist vs. Dotarem Healthy Volunteer MRI
The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in volunteer breath-holding capacity in response to gadoxetate disodium (Eovist) administration, compared with saline, and gadoterate dimeglumine (Dotarem).
- Trial name
- NCT02431598
- Testing
- gadoxetate disodium, gadoterate dimeglumine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Dyspnea, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Lisinopril in Reducing Shortness of Breath Caused by Radiation Therapy in Patients With Lung Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies lisinopril in reducing shortness of breath caused by radiation therapy in patients with lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Dyspnea, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01880528
- Testing
- lisinopril
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
COPD, Dyspnea
Vitabreath Pilot in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
Dyspnea is the most common symptom limiting the ability of COPD patients to perform activities of daily living. Although there has been research involving the benefit of providing Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) during exercise to…
- Trial name
- NCT03349437
- Testing
- Vitabreath Device, Pursed Lip Breathing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Respironics
Sepsis
Project 4A: Inspiratory Muscle Training and Diaphragm Strength
Investigators will assess the effect of exercise on markers of inflammation and protein catabolism. This research study will further our understanding of how treating Chronic Critical illness (CCI) - related respiratory muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02367170
- Testing
- Bilateral phrenic nerve stimulation and measurement of transdiaphragmatic pressure, Midazolam, Volitional Measurement of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida