Clinical trials: Breathing Exercise
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of NVA237 on Exercise Endurance in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The ability for patients with COPD to exercise is limited due to the deterioration of their lung function. NVA237 is being developed to treat COPD.
- Trial name
- GLOW3 (NCT01154127)
- Testing
- NVA237
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Iloprost Power 15 in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Patients with symptomatic idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), or familial pulmonary arterial hypertension (FPAH) or pulmonary hypertension associated with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or drugs/toxins in New…
- Trial name
- PROWESS 15 (NCT00709956)
- Testing
- iloprost (5 µg)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Actelion
COPD
Effect of a New Combination Bronchodilator on Exercise in GOLD Stage II Moderate COPD
Preliminary information from our laboratory indicated that even patients with milder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can have significant physiological derangements which become more pronounced during exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT01491802
- Testing
- LAMA/LABA, LAMA
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness
Development of a Rehabilitation Strengthening and Mobility Program for Ventilator Dependent Older Patients
As the general population ages and technology advances, many who suffer from catastrophic critical illness (i.e. septic shock, respiratory failure, Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome) survive only to find themselves severely…
- Conditions
- Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness, Chronic Disease, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03195127
- Testing
- multimodal physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Hypoxia, Altitude
Effect of an H1 Receptor Antagonist on Exercise Performance in Hypoxia
This study seeks to determine whether a simple, single intervention of Cetirizine / Zyrtec® use can improve exercise performance of active individuals when acutely exposed to altitude.
- Trial name
- NCT03192488
- Testing
- Cetirizine, Hypoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Heart Failure, Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Oxygen Versus PAP for Sleep Apnea in Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to compare three treatment modalities for central, or mixed obstructive and central, sleep apnea in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction.
- Trial name
- OPTIMAL-HF (NCT01807897)
- Testing
- Continuous positive airway pressure, Nocturnal supplemental oxygen, Healthy Lifestyle and Sleep Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
ALS
Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) in ALS
Twelve adults with ALS will participate in a study involving four 3-week cycles of progressive respiratory muscle training (RMT).
- Trial name
- NCT04224961
- Testing
- Respiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Bronchodilation on Cycle vs Treadmill Exercise Endurance Time in COPD
Previous studies suggest that treadmill exercise may be a more relevant exercise stimulus than the cycle ergometer to demonstrate benefits with bronchodilator therapy in patients with COPD.
- Trial name
- ARFEET (NCT00754546)
- Testing
- Arformoterol tartrate, Treadmill Exercise, Cycle Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Primary Snoring, Sleep Apnea
Study Will Test the Theory That Training With the Facial-Flex Exercise Device Will Improve Snoring in Patients
The study will test the hypothesis that training with the Facial-Flex exercise device for six weeks will improve snoring in patients with primary snoring or very mild sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- NCT01554904
- Testing
- Facial-Flex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Facial Concepts, Inc.
Respiratory Muscles, Breathing Exercises
Respiratory Muscles and Inspiratory Muscle Training
The effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) remain controversial. Many studies have examined the effect IMT has on exercise performance, but any changes to the body that come from IMT have yet to be looked at.
- Trial name
- IMT (NCT02243527)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Pragmatic Obstructive Sleep Apnea Weight Loss Trial Assessing Effectiveness and Reach
Prevalent obesity related conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represent an important opportunity to improve population health. OSA reduces quality of life and is associated with greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- POWER (NCT05104450)
- Testing
- lifestyle intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 696 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Evaluation of Efficacy on Exercise Tolerance of Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol) Compared to Placebo and Oxis in Patients With Severe COPD
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect on exercise tolerance, lung function and symptoms after treatment with Symbicort, Oxis or placebo in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- CODEX (NCT00489853)
- Testing
- budesonide/formoterol Turbuhaler 320/9µg, formoterol Turbuhaler 9µg
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Oral Appliance and Physical Exercise in the Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Introduction: It is unclear whether exercise training with or without Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Oral Appliance (OA) is more effective in reducing symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) than treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT01289392
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Oral Appliance (OA), Physical Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa
Spinal Cord Injury
Respiratory Resistance Training on Sleep Quality in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of a respiratory resistance trainer will increase respiratory muscle strength, improve sleep quality and improve quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00629850
- Testing
- Powerlung Performer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Texas State University, San Marcos
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Overweight
Influence of Exercise, Weight Loss, and Exercise Plus Weight Loss on Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent among Veterans, and is associated with significant mortality and multiple morbidities.
- Trial name
- NCT02721251
- Testing
- Exercise, Weight Loss, Exercise + Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy
Comparing Nose & Mouth Breathing During Exercise
The purpose of this study is to compare physiological responses in cardiovascular variables between nose and mouth breathing at rest and during exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05702047
- Testing
- Nose-only breathing, Mouth-only breathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Heart Failure NYHA Class II, Heart Failure NYHA Class III
Effects of a Walking Program and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Individuals With Chronic Heart Failure
Individuals with chronic heart failure need a "safe and effective" exercise program that could enhance their quality of life. In this study, we examined whether an experimental exercise program of autonomous walking and…
- Trial name
- NCT01560871
- Testing
- High-intensity IMT plus walking, Low-intensity IMT plus walking
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Ozone Exposure During Rest and Exercise
Susceptibility of Cardiorespiratory Responses to Ozone During Cycling Exercise
Ground level ozone (O3) is a common airborne pollutant that is well recognized to cause negative respiratory symptoms and impair pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- NCT05473000
- Testing
- Exercise, Ozone, Room air
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cleft Palate, Tube Disorders Eustachian
Exercises for Improving Soft Palate and Eustachian Tube Function in Children With Ear Tubes With or Without Cleft Palate
Elevation of the soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth) during swallowing helps the Eustachian tube to open and keep the ear healthy.
- Conditions
- Cleft Palate, Tube Disorders Eustachian, Velopharyngeal Incompetence Due to Cleft Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03868891
- Testing
- EMST150
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Noel Jabbour