Clinical trials: Work of Breathing
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
A Dose-Ranging Study to Determine the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AeroFact
The purpose of this two-part Phase 2 study is to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of aerosolized SF-RI 1 (AeroFact) when delivered via nCPAP at two different doses.
- Trial name
- NCT03969992
- Testing
- AeroFact, nCPAP
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- Aerogen Pharma Limited
Preterm
Effects of Non-Traumatic Nasopharyngeal Suction Technique in Infants
Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in preterm infants often leads to secretion-related airway obstructions, requiring suctioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07111611
- Testing
- Non-Traumatic Nasopharyngeal Suction Procedure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Bilgi University
Labor Pain
Effectiveness of Backside Massage and Lamaze Breathing on Labour Outcome Among Primigravida
The study aims to investigate the effects of a combination of Lamaze breathing exercises and backside massage on the labor experiences of primigravidae in Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT06304311
- Testing
- Routine Obstetrics care & Lamaze breathing techniques and backside massage, Routine obstetrics care
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Acute Respiratory Deficiency, Prematurity
Comparison of RAM Cannula Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Versus Infant Flow Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP)
This study is designed to compare the effectiveness and ease of use of two commonly used NCPAP interfaces: the RAM NC and the Infant Flow prongs and nasal mask.
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Deficiency, Prematurity, Assisted Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT02032511
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Mechanical Ventilation Weaning, Spontaneous Breathing Trial
High-Flow Tracheal Oxygen During Spontaneous Breathing Trial
The purpose of this study is to find out whether high-flow tracheal oxygen (HFTO) delivered at flows greater than 60 L/min can increase end-expiratory lung volume (EELV) in intubated patients during a spontaneous breathing trial…
- Conditions
- Mechanical Ventilation Weaning, Spontaneous Breathing Trial, High Flow Oxygen Therapy
- Trial name
- HFTO-SBT (NCT07864415)
- Testing
- T-piece, HFTO 50, washout, HFTO 70, washout, PSV., T-piece, HFTO 70, washout, HFTO 50, washout, PSV.
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Argentinian Intensive Care Society
Premature Infant, Work of Breathing
Work of Breathing and Kangaroo Mother Care
To compare work of breathing and oxygen saturation before, during, and after kangaroo mother care in preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) infants stable on non-invasive respiratory support.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Work of Breathing, Oxygen Saturation
- Trial name
- NCT03683316
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Severe Bronchiolitis
Prone Position Effects on Work of Breathing and Intrinsic PEEP in Children With Severe Acute Viral Bronchiolitis
Acute viral bronchiolitis is the first cause of respiratory distress in infant. Airway inflammation increases the respiratory system resistances and dynamic hyperinflation. This leads to an increase in the work of breathing.
- Trial name
- BRONCHIO-DV (NCT02602678)
- Testing
- Supine then Prone position, Prone then supine position
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Feasibility Study of Placement and Surfactant Administration Through a Preterm Size Laryngeal Mask Airway in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Surfactant administration via a supraglottic airway device or laryngeal mask airway (SALSA) is a minimally invasive method of instilling surfactant in the trachea during spontaneous breathing and after applying nasal continuous…
- Trial name
- NCT06606444
- Testing
- Surfactant Administration Through Laryngeal or Supraglottic Airways
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
Prevention of Chronic Lung Disease (CLD) in Preterm Infants
Pulmonary inflammation plays an important role in the early development of CLD. Postnatal glucocorticoids have been shown effective in the prevention or treatment of CLD with various success.
- Trial name
- NCT00883532
- Testing
- budesonide
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University, China
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Study of Nasal Ventilation In Preterm Infants To Decrease Time on The Respirator
Very premature infants often cannot breathe on their own and require assistance with a respirator. Conventional respirators deliver air or oxygen via a breathing tube placed through the mouth to the airway (endotracheal tube).
- Trial name
- NCT01440647
- Testing
- Extubation to NIPPV, Extubation to CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Exosurf Neonatal and Survanta for Treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of two surfactants, Exosurf Neonatal (Burroughs Wellcome Co.) and Survanta (Ross Laboratories), for the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- Surfactant 1 (NCT01203358)
- Testing
- Exosurf, Survanta
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 617 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Bronchial Obstruction, Premature Birth
PREterm Infants With Bronchial Obstruction - Prospective Study of Efficacy and Safety of Inhaled Tiotropium
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of inhaled tiotropium bromide (Spiriva Respimat) in preterm-born children and adolescents suffering from chronic bronchial obstruction.
- Trial name
- PRETIO (NCT07827859)
- Testing
- tiotropium bromide (Spiriva Respimat)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- General University Hospital, Prague
Hypoxia, Hypoxia Brain
Study of the Effects of Acute Exposure to Moderate Altitude Hypoxia on Prospective Memory.
The goal of this study is to investigate whether prospective memory, i.e., memory for delayed intentions, is impaired at moderate altitude (4,000m).
- Conditions
- Hypoxia, Hypoxia Brain, Hypoxia Altitude Simulation Test, Hypoxia in Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- HYPRO (NCT07585227)
- Testing
- Hypoxia exposure, Oxygen administration, Air administration
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées
Tracheobronchomalacia
The Effect of Bethanechol on Tracheobronchomalacia
The primary aim of this study is to determine if work of breathing estimated using swing Edi will be improved following initiation of bethanechol in infants with tracheobronchomalacia.
- Trial name
- NCT05299008
- Testing
- Bethanechol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Narcolepsy
Extension Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Armodafinil in the Treatment of Patients With Excessive Sleepiness
A 12 Month, Open-Label, Flexible Dosage Extension Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Armodafinil (CEP-10953) in the Treatment of Patients with Excessive Sleepiness Associated with Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea…
- Conditions
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Chronic Shift Work Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00228553
- Testing
- Armodafinil 100 to 250 mg/day
- Where
- 100 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 743 people
- Sponsor
- Cephalon
Inflammation, Sleep Deprivation
Circadian Rhythm Disruption Effects on Smoke Inhalation
Particulate matter exposure during smoke inhalation provokes inflammatory immune responses in people exposed to burning biomass including fire fighters and civilians.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Sleep Deprivation, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type, Smoke Inhalation
- Trial name
- NCT04955431
- Testing
- Sleep Restriction, Normal Sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Montana
Healthy
Evaluation of Breathing Effort in Spontaneously Breathing Subjects
The aim of the research project is to evaluate the breathing effort using the Work of Breathing (WoB) and Pressure-Time Product (PTP) parameters, depending on the increasing flow resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT04051645
- Testing
- Breathing through a system with adjustable flow resistance
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Czech Technical University in Prague
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Delivery Room Management Trial of Premature Infants at High Risk of Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The best mode of delivery room stabilization for premature infants at high risk for respiratory distress syndrome is unknown. The protocol evaluates the impact of three distinct methods of post-delivery stabilization and…
- Trial name
- NCT00244101
- Testing
- PS Group, NCPAP Group, ISX Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 648 people
- Sponsor
- Vermont Oxford Network
Pediatric Respiratory Diseases, Ventilator Weaning
WOB and Paediatric Mechanical Ventilation
Rationale: The most common approach to weaning infants and children is gradual reduction of ventilatory support ("traditional approach").
- Conditions
- Pediatric Respiratory Diseases, Ventilator Weaning, Respiration, Artificial, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- PedWOB (NCT05254691)
- Testing
- Sprinting
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Apnea
Study of Erythromycin in GER-Associated Apnea of the Newborn
To evaluate the relationship of reflux and apnea and to determine whether the administration of erythromycin improves the incidence of GER and GER-associated apnea, bradycardic and/or desaturation events in a prospective…
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux, Apnea, Bradycardia
- Trial name
- SEGAN (NCT01825473)
- Testing
- Erythromycin, Multi-channel intra-luminal impedance (MII) pH monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia