Clinical trials: Pulmonary Atelectasis
Atelectasis
Dornase Alpha Versus Hypertonic Saline for Lung Atelectasis in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Despite the lack of trials proving the efficacy of DNase in non cystic fibrosis patients, it is currently heavily used in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT00671723
- Testing
- Normal saline:, Hypertonic Saline, Dornase alpha
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Postoperative Atelectasis, Postoperative Hypoxemia
REMINDers for Incentive Spirometry in PACU (REMIND-IS in PACU)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the frequency of use of incentive spirometry during the stay in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) increases with visual and auditory electronic reminders, as compared to not having…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Atelectasis, Postoperative Hypoxemia, Postoperative Pneumonia, Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
- Trial name
- NCT06304493
- Testing
- Alarms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 231 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Atelectasis
Does High Intraoperative Inspired Oxygen Reduce Postoperative Arterial Oxygen Saturation?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether breathing high levels of oxygen during surgery affects oxygen levels after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00715741
- Testing
- FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen) 0.3 plus PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure) 3 -5 cm water, FiO2 0.3 without PEEP, FiO2 >0.9 with 3-5 cm water PEEP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Neoplasms, Pulmonary, Thoracic Diseases
The Need of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy for Placing an Endobronchial Blocker
The need of fiberoptic bronchoscopy for placing an endobronchial blocker. Endobronchial blockers (EBB) have been presented effective and safe alternative for lung separation in vedio-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) operations.
- Trial name
- NCT02133235
- Testing
- conventional, auscultation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Postoperative Atelectasis
GO2 PEEP Study: Bidirectional Oxygenation Valve in Postoperative Atelectasis
This study compares a novel breathing device, called the GO2 Mouthpiece, to the standard breathing tool called the incentive spirometer, thus improving respiratory dynamics of the postoperative patient.
- Trial name
- NCT04253834
- Testing
- Incentive spirometer, GO2 Mouthpiece
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Thoracic Surgery, One-lung Ventilation
Intraoperative Neuromuscular Blockade and Postoperative Atelectasis
During one-lung ventilation in thoracic surgery, the intensity of neuromuscular blockade may change the compliance and resistance of ventilated lung, thereby affecting postoperative atelectasis.
- Trial name
- NCT03503565
- Testing
- intraoperative neuromuscular blockade
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
Brain Ischemia, Reduction of Cerebral Air Emboli
Comparative Effectiveness of Unilateral vs. Bilateral Pulmonary Collapse in Cardiac De-airing
To compare the effectiveness of unilateral pulmonary collapse (right lung) to bilateral pulmonary collapse for cardiac de-airing in open left-sided heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02119871
- Testing
- Bilateral Open Pleurae, Right Pleura Open
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Postoperative Pulmonary Atelectasis, Surgery
Prophylactic nCPAP Following Bowel Surgery (Bio-REB File 11-27)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether prophylactic nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) improves post-operative pulmonary function following elective bowel…
- Trial name
- NCT01316575
- Testing
- nCPAP, Low Flow Oxygen
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Atelectasis
Efficacy of Percussive Ventilation Therapy (MetaNeb ®) Compared With Mucolytic Agents for Atelectasis in the Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patient
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a therapy that uses a machine called a continuous high frequency oscillator (CHFO) is more successful at removing mucus than medications that thin out the mucus.
- Trial name
- NCT02168387
- Testing
- continuous high frequency oscillator (CHFO), Acetylcysteine, dornase alfa
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Lung Diseases, Ultrasonography
Lung Ultrasonography vs Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy for Aiding Lung Collapse in Patient Using Double Lumen Tube
The study contains the result from a comparison of diagnostic outcomes about lung collapse by using lung ultrasonography as a new diagnostic test compares to fiberoptic bronchoscopy as the standard test.
- Conditions
- Lung Diseases, Ultrasonography, Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, One Lung Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT03314519
- Testing
- Lung ultrasonography by experienced anaesthesiologist, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy for double lumen tube's position
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Atelectasis, Pulmonary Complications
Evaluation of The MetaNeb® System to Reduce Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
To determine if a therapy regimen including treatment with The MetaNeb® System had a positive impact on the rate of pulmonary complications related to atelectasis and/or secretion retention that occur in high risk post-operative…
- Trial name
- NCT02627742
- Testing
- MetaNeb® System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 419 people
- Sponsor
- Hill-Rom
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency
Nasal High Frequency Ventilation in Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether application of high frequency ventilation through a nasal tube can lower blood carbon dioxide levels in stable preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency, Apnea of Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT00296231
- Testing
- Nasal high frequency ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Tarah T Colaizy
Respiratory Insufficiency, Pneumonia
Evaluation of a Disposable Flexible Bronchoscope, aScope IV
Flexible bronchoscopes are typically reusable and therefore need high level disinfection to prevent inadvertent spread of microbial pathogens from patient to patient. The process of disinfection is time consuming and expensive.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Insufficiency, Pneumonia, Atelectasis
- Trial name
- EVAL (NCT02255838)
- Testing
- Bronchoscope reusable (Storz 8402 2x), Bronchoscope disposable (aScope 4)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Respiratory Failure, Respiratory Infection
Avoiding Neuromuscular Blockers to Reduce Complications
The goal of this study to evaluate whether eliminating the use of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) for maintenance of general anesthesia reduces postoperative pulmonary complications in higher risk patients.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Failure, Respiratory Infection, Aspiration Pneumonia, Pneumonitis
- Trial name
- NCT03962725
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Anesthetic Adjuncts
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Atelectasis
MetaNeb® Chest X-ray Study
To study objective is to evaluate the impact of use of The MetaNeb® System in clearance of atelectasis, as demonstrated by improvement in chest x-rays.
- Trial name
- NCT02871258
- Testing
- The MetaNeb® System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Hill-Rom
Complication of Surgical Procedure, Acute Respiratory Failure, Adult
Prospective Evaluation of a RIsk Score for Postoperative Pulmonary COmPlications in Europe
Prospective Evaluation of a RIsk Score for postoperative pulmonary COmPlications in Europe (PERISCOPE) is a multi-centre, international observational study of a random-sample cohort of patients undergoing a nonobstetric…
- Conditions
- Complication of Surgical Procedure, Acute Respiratory Failure, Adult, Postoperative Respiratory Complications, Pulmonary Failure
- Trial name
- PERISCOPE (NCT01346709)
- Where
- 63 sites in Albania, Belgium and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 5,450 people
- Sponsor
- European Society of Anaesthesiology
Obesity, Morbid, Complications of Bariatric Procedures
The Effect of Postoperative Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Pulmonary Complications in Bariatric Surgery
This study evaluates the omission of incentive spirometry use following bariatric surgery. Half of participants will receive an incentive spirometer while the other half will not.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Complications of Bariatric Procedures, Pulmonary Atelectasis, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- NCT02431455
- Testing
- Incentive spirometer, No incentive spirometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lahey Clinic
Atelectasis, Bronchoscopy
Evaluation of BAL Procedure With Ambu aScope 3 Large in Patients in an ICU Setting
An Investigation to determine the single-use scope's ability to suction secretion from the lungs to resolve the collapse of the lung.
- Trial name
- NCT03581474
- Testing
- Bronchoscopic procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Ambu A/S
Atelectasis, Postoperative Pulmonary
Evaluation of the Effects of Intraoperative Ventilation Modes on Perioperative Atelectasis
In hysterectomy surgeries, due to factors such as the abdominal nature of the procedure, prolonged operative duration, and the use of the head-down (Trendelenburg) position during surgery, a lobe or a specific region of the lungs…
- Trial name
- NCT07413575
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
Respiratory Failure
Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Mechanically Ventilated Children
Children who need to be on a ventilator often have thick secretions/mucus in their lungs. These secretions can obstruct the breathing tube and their windpipe, which can worsen lung function and prolong the need for the…
- Trial name
- NCT01945944
- Testing
- Hypertonic saline (3%)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center