Clinical trials: Dyspnea
Dyspnea
Effect of Non Invasive Brain Stimulation on Experimentally Induced Dyspnea (Breathlessness)
Dyspnea is a frequent, mostly unpleasant and long-lasting, but also often undertreated symptom. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a new non invasive method to modify brain activation has shown good efficacy in the…
- Trial name
- tDCS-Dyspnea (NCT01892553)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique et Technologique 805
Ozone, Exercise Intensity
Investigating Changes in Responses to Controlled Effective Doses of Ozone at Different Exercise Intensities
The project will look to investigate whether exercise during ozone exposure performed for a shorter duration at a higher intensity is more harmful than exercise performed for a longer duration at a lighter intensity.
- Trial name
- NCT06513754
- Testing
- Ozone, Heavy Intensity, Moderate Intensity
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Koehle
Asthma, Bronchospasm
Virtual Teach-to-Goal Education vs. Brief Education for Children
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different ways to teach hospitalized children how to use a metered dose inhaler and to follow-up after discharge home from the hospital to determine durability of…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Bronchospasm, Shortness of Breath
- Trial name
- V-TTG vs BI (NCT04373499)
- Testing
- Virtual Teach to Goal, Brief Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Heart Failure Patients
Physical Impairments in Heart Failure Patients With Pacemakers
Despite major breakthroughs that have recently been made in pacemakers implanted in heart failure (HF) patients, it is clear that functional impairments and symptoms often remain.
- Trial name
- NCT03701854
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Effects of Bronchodilators in Mild Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
In people with mild COPD, the ability to exhale air from the lungs is partly limited because of narrowing and collapse of the airways.
- Trial name
- NCT00202176
- Testing
- Ipratropium Bromide
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Palliative Care, Dyspnea
The Effect of Acupressure on the Management of Dyspnea
Dyspnea can develop at any stage of the disease, but it is more common in the last period of life. Complementary and integrative methods used for dyspnea symptoms include acupuncture, acupressure, visualization techniques, herbal…
- Trial name
- NCT05884450
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Neonates, Respiratory Distress
Non-invasive Secondary Respiratory Support in Late Preterm and Term Infants
The aim of the present work is to compare between various modes of non-invasive respiratory support (including NCPAP, NIPPV, and NHFOV) as secondary respiratory support modes in late preterm and term neonates as regards the need…
- Conditions
- Neonates, Respiratory Distress, Non- Invasive Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT07000071
- Testing
- NCPAP, NIPPV, NHFOV
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Asthma
Effects of Papworth Breathing With or Without Bridge Pose Yoga in Asthma Patients
Asthma is a chronic condition causing airway inflammationandconstriction, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, andchest tightness.
- Trial name
- NCT07440953
- Testing
- Papeworth Breathing, Pap-worth Breathing + Bridge Pose Yoga
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Combined Effects of Blow Bottle Technique and Percussion Technique in COPD Patients
It will be a randomized control trial. Participants will be recruited according to inclusion criteria and will be allocated into 2 groups using convenience sampling technique.
- Trial name
- NCT05922293
- Testing
- blow bottle, percussion
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Breathlessness
Inhaled Nebulized Furosemide & Physical Activity-Related Breathlessness
Breathlessness on exertion is a common and troublesome complaint of individuals with restrictive lung disorders. In these adults, breathlessness contributes to physical activity-limitation and avoidance and an adverse…
- Trial name
- NCT01851980
- Testing
- CWS, Furosemide
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Lung; Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
Evaluating Sensations of Breathlessness in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) during exercise is a major source of distress and is a commonly reported symptom in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
- Conditions
- Lung; Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Healthy
- Trial name
- CF_Dyspnea (NCT01799642)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (Disorder), Muscle Weakness
Efficacy of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Elite Swimmers
This study is a randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of inspiratory muscle training on swimming performance, airway dysfunction and perceived breathlessness in elite swimmers.
- Conditions
- Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (Disorder), Muscle Weakness, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- PEAK (NCT03062735)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Work of Breathing
The Role of Breathing Perception in Respiratory Control
Warfighters are frequently exposed to environments and life-support systems that increase breathing resistance and the work of breathing (WOB), such as aircraft on-board oxygen generation systems and underwater breathing…
- Trial name
- NCT07470099
- Testing
- Ambient Noise, Increased Auditory Feedback, Noise Distraction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Heart Failure, Dyspnea
Correlation Research Study: IQ2, NcIQ and IQ101
The new NcIQ thoracic impedance monitor is based on the predicate device, the IQ101. The new model uses the same 3-dimensional signal averaging as the original device, but also include second radio frequency signal to permit the…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Dyspnea, Hypertension, Pacemaker
- Trial name
- NMT-CT (NCT00491777)
- Testing
- Noninvasive Hemodynamic Patient Monitor
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Noninvasive Medical Technologies, Inc.
Fraility, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Exercises in Frail Elderly COPD Patients
Purpose: This study evaluated the impact of a structured intervention on frailty, lung function, physical capacity, and dyspnea in elderly COPD patients.
- Conditions
- Fraility, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- NCT07472530
- Testing
- breathing exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Çankırı Karatekin University
COVID-19, Dyspnea
Short Term Results of Tele-Rehabilitation
Most people who have coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recover completely without any sequelae. However, some patients continue to experience symptoms of COVID-19 even though their tests turn negative.
- Trial name
- NCT05381675
- Testing
- Tele-rehabillitation, Prescribed Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harran University
COPD
Urdu Translation, Validity and Reliability of Dyspnea 12 (D-12)
Dyspnea is a distressing symptom with pain like perception. The object of study is to translate a tool that measure overall dyspnea severity.
- Trial name
- NCT04879095
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
COVID-19 Respiratory Infection
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in Long COVID-19 Patients With Persistent Breathlessness and Fatigue
The objective of this project is to assess the effects of a 2-month cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program on cardiorespiratory fitness in long COVID19 patients.
- Trial name
- COVID-Rehab (NCT05035628)
- Testing
- Cardiopulmonary exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louis Bherer
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparative Effects of Costophrenic Assisted Cough and Anterior Chest Compression Technique in COPD Patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing.
- Trial name
- NCT05922241
- Testing
- Costophrenic assisted cough, Anterior chest compression
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Occupational Therapy, Cancer
Study of an Integral Respiratory Rehabilitation Program in Oncological Patient With Disney
Hypothesis: Oncological patients presenting with respiratory problems will benefit both at a functional level and at a level of quality of life from the inclusion of a program of integral respiratory rehabilitation from the…
- Conditions
- Occupational Therapy, Cancer, Dyspnea, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT04186754
- Testing
- Comprehensive functional care plan, Traditional intervention without rehabilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca