Clinical trials: Ventilation
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
Sleep Apnea
The Role of Oxidative Stress in the Cardiovascular Consequences of Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep disorder affecting up to 9-24 percent of middle aged adults, and is becoming increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of hypertension, and other cardiovascular disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00701441
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rami Khayat
SARS-CoV-2 Infection
SARS-CoV-2-Neutralizing Monoclonal COVID-19 Antibody DZIF-10c by Inhalation
This is the first-in-human phase 1/2a trial of the inhaled administration of the SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing monoclonal antibody DZIF-10c in healthy volunteers and SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04631705
- Testing
- DZIF-10c
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cologne
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Effect of Dalfampridine (4-AP) on Genioglossus Muscle Activity in Healthy Adults
In this protocol the investigators will test the effect of dalfampridine (a potassium channel blocker) on genioglossus muscle activity (EMG GG) during wakefulness and sleep in healthy control subjects.
- Trial name
- APIGLOSS (NCT02656160)
- Testing
- Dalfampridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Airway Complication of Anaesthesia, Healthy
The Effects of General Anesthetics on Upper Airway Collapsibility in Healthy Subjects
The investigators hypothesize that propofol, when compared to sevoflurane, causes the upper airway to collapse more easily and causes less activity in the tongue muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01557920
- Testing
- Propofol, Sevoflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypercapnia, Ventilatory Depression
Clinical Study to Investigate the Effect of the Combination of Psychotropic Drugs and an Opioid on Ventilation
Opioids can decrease breathing and co-administration of benzodiazepines with opioids can further decrease breathing. It is unknown whether certain other drugs also decrease breathing when co-administered with opioids.
- Trial name
- NCT04310579
- Testing
- Oxycodone and Midazolam, Oxycodone, Paroxetine, and Quetiapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Sleep Disordered Breathing
User Preference/Validation Evaluation of the New Philips Respironics Positive Airway Pressure Application
This pilot study is intended to evaluate the acceptance and performance of the DreamMapper application and the Therapist Assist educational tool in naïve patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea who have been prescribed Positive…
- Trial name
- NCT03748264
- Testing
- Standard of Care, DreamMapper Application, DreamMapper Application with Therapist Assist
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philips Respironics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Neuromuscular Diseases
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Breathing in Neuromuscular Disease
This project seeks to investigate the effects of a single acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) session on respiratory and non-respiratory motor function and EMG (electromyography) activity on patients with ALS (amyotrophic lateral…
- Trial name
- AIH-ALS (NCT03645031)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
IUGR, Gestational Diabetes
PED NEONAT 20-000599 Fetal Body Composition
Obesity is an ongoing public health problem that is difficult to treat. There is evidence that obesity has fetal origins. Body composition, including visceral, subcutaneous, brown, and hepatic fat have been found to be important…
- Conditions
- IUGR, Gestational Diabetes, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- NCT04508751
- Testing
- 3T "Free-Breathing" Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Healthy
The Effects of Different Flow Settings on Lung Impedance
This prospective, randomized crossover trial will enroll adult healthy volunteers. Initially, the subject's peak inspiratory flow will be measured using a mask connected with a respiratory monitor.
- Trial name
- NCT06228703
- Testing
- High-flow nasal cannula device with flow setting at 40 L/min or higher
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Severe Obesity, Hypoxia
Use of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With Severe Obesity Undergoing Upper Endoscopy Procedures
The study evaluated the effect of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) to decrease the incidence of desaturation events in patients with severe obesity undergoing upper endoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT03529461
- Testing
- Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Rescue non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Secondary rescue maneuvers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristol Hospital
Healthy
AZD8848 Single Ascending Dose Study
This study will investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of single ascending doses of AZD8848 in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01560234
- Testing
- AZD8848
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Cough
Respiratory Kinematics During Voluntary and Reflex Cough in Healthy Adults
Cough is a defensive behavior that involves three stages. A large inspiratory phase, a compression phase where the vocal folds close and subglottal pressure is developed, and an expiratory phase.
- Trial name
- NCT01854268
- Testing
- Healthy adults who receive capsaicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Mask Ventilation, Airway Obstruction Upper
The Articulated Oral Airway as an Aid to Mask Ventilation
The Articulating Oral Airway (AOA) is a novel oral airway which actively displaces the tongue, allowing for a greater cross-sectional area for mask ventilation.
- Conditions
- Mask Ventilation, Airway Obstruction Upper, Airway Management
- Trial name
- NCT03144089
- Testing
- Articulated Oral Airway, Guedel oral airway (active comparator)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ron Abrons
Morbid Obesity, Noninvasive Ventilation
Use of High Flow Nasal Cannula During Sedation of Morbidly Obese Patients in the Endoscopy Suite
This study evaluates the ability of high flow nasal cannula versus nasal cannula to oxygenate morbidly obese patients undergoing moderate to deep sedation for gastrointestinal procedures.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Noninvasive Ventilation, Deep Sedation
- Trial name
- NCT02859597
- Testing
- High flow nasal cannula, Nasal Cannula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Sleep Disorder
WatchPAT Device Validation Study Compared to Polysomnography
Validation study of a novel sleep Device compared to a traditional sleep study.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Sleep Disorder, Sleep
- Trial name
- WPAT (NCT03188718)
- Testing
- WatchPAT Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hantavirus Pulmonary Infection, Immunisation
Andes Virus DNA Vaccine for the Prevention of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Using the PharmaJet Stratis(R) Needle-Free Injection Delivery Device
This is a Phase 1, randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind, dose escalation trial of 48 males and non-pregnant females, 18-49 years old, inclusive, who are in good health and meet all eligibility criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT03682107
- Testing
- Andes virus DNA vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery
Does Craniosacraltherapy Combined With Exercises That Focuses om Respiration and Posture in the Upper Body Have an Effect on Xerostomia and Other Late Sequelae on People Who Has Been Suffering From Cancer in Mouth and Throat?
The current study aims to assess the efficacy of manual treatment with craniosacral therapy of fascial tissue in throat, neck, cranial and mouth region, on radiation and/or surgery-induced salivary gland hypofunction and…
- Conditions
- Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery, Other Late Sequelae Following Radiotherapy and Cancer Surgery in Neck or Head
- Trial name
- NCT05882890
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy, Exercices Targeting Upper Posture and Respiration
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathrine Rahbek
Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep Disordered Breathing
Role of Enhancing Serotonin Receptors Activity for Sleep Apnea Treatment in Patients With SCI
The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of exciting using drugs to target a specific pathway in the body, that relies on a natural chemical the body produces called 'serotonin', in patients with spinal cord injury…
- Trial name
- REST-SCI (NCT02458469)
- Testing
- Buspirone, Trazodone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mitochondrial Function, Physical Function
Resveratrol to Enhance Vitality and Vigor in Elders
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine and dark-skinned grapes, will improve the function of mitochondria (energy producing components) within the leg muscles of moderate functioning older adults.
- Trial name
- REVIVE (NCT02123121)
- Testing
- Resveratrol 1000 mg/day, Resveratrol 1500 mg/day, Vegetable cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida