Clinical trials: Breathlessness
Dyspnea, Hypercapnia
Clinical Efficacy in Relief of Dyspnea by HVNI: Evaluation of New Device Equivalence
This study will evaluate the ability of a new High Velocity Nasal Insufflation [HVNI] device design to effect ventilation and related physiological responses relative to the current HVNI device design.
- Conditions
- Dyspnea, Hypercapnia, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04590014
- Testing
- Conventional Precision Flow, HVNI HVT2.0 Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Vapotherm, Inc.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Ranolazine for the Treatment of Chest Pain in HCM Patients
The purpose of RHYME is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ranolazine in Hypertrophic Cardiomypathy patients with chest pain or dyspnea despite treatment with standard medical therapy.
- Trial name
- RHYME (NCT01721967)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Wheezy Bronchitis, Asthmatic Bronchitis
Efficacy of Intermittent Tiotropium in Early Childhood Wheezing
This study evaluates the effect of intermittent tiotropium bromide and salbutamol as needed versus intermittent fluticasone propionate and salbutamol as needed, or solely, salbutamol as needed on episode-free days in infants and…
- Conditions
- Wheezy Bronchitis, Asthmatic Bronchitis, Wheezing, Obstruction Airway
- Trial name
- NCT03199976
- Testing
- Tiotropium Bromide, Fluticasone Propionate, Salbutamol
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Role of Substance P on Perception of Breathlessness During Resistive Load Breathing
Substance P is released from sensory nerves and transmits pain information into the central nervous system. As pain and dyspnea share many characteristics, including similar neurological pathways, it is possible that substance P…
- Trial name
- SP-RLB (NCT01580423)
- Testing
- aprepitant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
COPD, Chronic Bronchitis
The Effectiveness of Roflumilast in Improving Mucociliary Clearance in Patients With COPD and Chronic Bronchitis
Specific Aim: To determine the effectiveness of Roflumilast in improving i) whole right lung and ii) peripheral right lung mucociliary clearance (MCC) in patients with COPD and chronic bronchitis.
- Conditions
- COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
- Trial name
- NCT03073798
- Testing
- Roflumilast
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Lung Cancer
Brief Behavioral Intervention for Dyspnea in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer
This research study is evaluating a behavioral intervention designed to help people with advanced lung cancer manage dyspnea (i.e., breathlessness or shortness-of-breath).
- Trial name
- NCT03089125
- Testing
- Dyspnea Intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Shortness of Breath Episode, Tachycardia
Verification of Prediction Algorithm
Prospective observational clinical study to verify an algorithm used to predict cardiopulmonary events in patients presenting to the emergency department.
- Conditions
- Shortness of Breath Episode, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Difficulty Breathing
- Trial name
- VPAC (NCT02863666)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 673 people
- Sponsor
- Zoll Medical Corporation
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
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Congestive Heart Failure
Improving Patient Prioritization During Hospital-homecare Transition
This research work is focused on building and evaluating one of the first evidence-based clinical decision support tools for homecare in the United States.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Congestive Heart Failure, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- PREVENT (NCT04136951)
- Testing
- PREVENT clinical decision support
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,915 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Lung Diseases, Interstitial
INREAL - Nintedanib for Changes in Dyspnea and Cough in Patients Suffering From Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) With a Progressive Phenotype in Everyday Clinical Practice: a Real-world Evaluation
The primary objective of this observational study is to investigate the correlation between changes from baseline at 52 weeks in forced vital capacity (FVC) and changes from baseline at 52 weeks in dyspnea score points or cough…
- Trial name
- INREAL (NCT04702893)
- Testing
- Nintedanib
- Where
- 21 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
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
Dyspnea, Lactic Acidosis
Effect of High Velocity/Hyperoxic Breathing Therapy on Blood Lactate Decline
The study will evaluate the impact of high velocity therapy (HVT) on reduction of work of breathing (as implied by breath frequency) and enhanced blood lactate decline during recovery from a Wingate-type Exercise test.
- Conditions
- Dyspnea, Lactic Acidosis, Muscle, Breathlessness
- Trial name
- NCT05984186
- Testing
- High Velocity Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vapotherm, Inc.
Dyspnea, Hypercapnia
Clinical Efficacy in Relief of Dyspnea by HVNI: Evaluation of New Cannulae Designs
This study will evaluate the ability of High Velocity Nasal Insufflation [HVNI] next generation nasal cannula designs to effect ventilation and related physiological responses relative to the conventional legacy cannula design.
- Conditions
- Dyspnea, Hypercapnia, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04512781
- Testing
- Control Cannula - Prosoft Cannula - Unicorn Cannula, Control Cannula - Unicorn Cannula - Prosoft Cannula
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Vapotherm, Inc.
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.
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
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
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
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
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