Clinical trials: Non-asthmatic Smokers
Asthma
Mechanism(s) of Airflow Limitation During Exacerbation of Asthma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the site and mechanisms responsible for expiratory airflow limitation in chronic, treated, non-smoking, stable asthmatics with moderate to severe persistent expiratory airflow obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01225913
- Testing
- fluticasone/salmeterol in all asthmatics, budesonide/formoterol or fluticasone/salmeterol in all asthmatics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Gelb, Arthur F., M.D.
Asthmatic Smokers, Non-asthmatic Smokers
The Effects of Montelukast on Smokers With Asthma
The purpose of this study is: 1. To compare neutrophilia, eosinophilic inflammatory markers and asthma symptom indices between smokers and non-smokers. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00712335
- Testing
- Fluticasone Propionate, Montelukast, Salmeterol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inje University
Asthma
Mechanism(s)of Airflow Limitation in Moderate-severe Persistent Asthma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the site and mechanisms responsible for expiratory airflow limitation in chronic, treated, non-smoking, stable asthmatics with moderate to severe persistent expiratory airflow obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT00576069
- Testing
- budesonide/formoterol, fluticasone/salmeterol, mometasone/formoterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Gelb, Arthur F., M.D.
Asthma, COPD
Leukocyte Function in Asthma and COPD
The aim of this study is to examine the inflammatory mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory lung disease, in particular to compare the inflammatory profile seen in asthma and COPD.
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis
- Trial name
- NCT00147069
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Healthy Smokers, Healthy Non-smokers
Biomarkers of iNOS Activity in COPD, Asthma, Healthy Control
This pilot study will measure the baseline levels and the intra- and inter-subject variability of exhaled (alveolar and bronchial) and nasal NO in smoking subjects with mild and moderate COPD on or off steroid treatment, smoking…
- Conditions
- Healthy Smokers, Healthy Non-smokers, Patients With Mild Asthma, Patints With COPD (GOLD II)
- Trial name
- NCT00159302
- Testing
- Induced Sputum, Exhaled Nitric Oxide, Nasal Nitric Oxide
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Healthy, Smokers
Effect of Whole Body Periodic Acceleration on Airway Endothelial Function
In the present proposal the investigators wish to assess the effect of a single session with the device known as Exer-Rest® which applies Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA) on baseline airway blood flow (Qaw) and in Qaw…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Smokers, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT01213706
- Testing
- Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Asthma, COPD
Blood Collection From Individuals With Lung Disease for Genetic Studies (Qatar)
This is a research study where researchers are collecting blood to evaluate the genetic characteristics of individuals with chronic lung diseases, including asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), interstitial lung…
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- Q-BC (NCT00504361)
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Asthma, COPD
ATP/AMP Challenge in Healthy Non-smokers, Smokers, Patients With Asthma, and Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
In this randomised, cross-over, controlled study, a total of 84 subjects will be included: 12 healthy non-smoking volunteers; 12 current smokers; 30 patients with mild steroid-naïve asthma; and 30 patients with mild-moderate…
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Smoking
- Trial name
- NCT00159315
- Testing
- Inhalation Challenge with ATP, Inhalation Challenge with AMP
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Genomic/ Proteomic/ Metabonomic Profiling in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by progressive airflow obstruction, chronic cough and dyspnoea in advanced stages. We hope to develop a better understanding of lung disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00655694
- Testing
- sputum, blood, urine, exhaled breath, lung function
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Lung Disease Collection (Qatar): Evaluation of the Lungs of Individuals With Lung Disease
The purpose of this protocol is to obtain biologic samples from the blood and lungs from patients with lung diseases in order to study the causes and indications of these disorders, learn how these lung disease manifest and…
- Conditions
- Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma
- Trial name
- Q-LD (NCT00504738)
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Allergic Asthma
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy TPI ASM8 in Subjects With Asthma
The researchers propose to study the airways of asthmatics given TPI ASM8 for 14 days, and examine the protective effects on allergen-induced bronchoconstriction, hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00550797
- Testing
- TPI ASM8
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Syntara