Clinical trials: Respiratory Therapy Techniques
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effectiveness of an E-health Intervention in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a highly burdensome condition that not only impairs function but also confers a risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05380726
- Testing
- Patient education
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat de Lleida
Premature Ejaculation
Effect of Respiratory Exercises On The Intravaginal Ejaculation Latency Time
According to recent epidemiological studies, premature ejaculation (PE) is accepted as the most common sexual dysfunction in men, with a frequency of up to 20%.According to the definition made by the International Society for…
- Trial name
- premature (NCT05517694)
- Testing
- Pelvic floor exercises and behavioral therapy, Respiratory exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Asthma, Adherence, Medication
Evaluating Efficacy of Smart Device in Assisting With Inhaler Technique and Adherence
Asthma affects over 10 million children in the U.S., and poses a significant health and cost burden. Metered dose inhaler (MDI) is the most common method of treatment.
- Conditions
- Asthma, Adherence, Medication, Childhood Asthma
- Trial name
- MOMMIASTHMA1 (NCT04250779)
- Testing
- CapMedic smart inhaler device, Video-based guidance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Landon Pediatric Foundation
Atelectasis
The Effect of Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) Therapy in Prolonged Mechanical Ventilated Patients With Atelectasis Evaluated in Multiple Methods
High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is currently one of the most common and widespread mechanical airway clearance techniques (ACTs) in clinical practice in China.
- Trial name
- NCT07451405
- Testing
- High frequency chest wall oscillation or other airway clearance therapy, Oscillation and lung expansion
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
Acute Respiratory Failure, Mechanical Ventilation
A Study of Communication Between Clinicians, Patients, and Families in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
The purpose of this study is to investigate a specific approach to patient care called a time-limited trial (TLT). This approach is sometimes used for people who develop critical illness and are cared for in an intensive care…
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Failure, Mechanical Ventilation, Life-Supporting Treatments, Communication
- Trial name
- TIME (NCT06042621)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7,818 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Surgery, Cardiac
Contract-Relax (CR) Technique in the Management of Diaphragmatic Paresis After Cardiac Surgery
Postoperative respiratory complications are common complications of patients after cardiac surgery and increase morbidity and mortality and hospital length of stay.
- Trial name
- COREDIA (NCT05068219)
- Testing
- Usual physical therapy, Contract-Relax technique
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- CMC Ambroise Paré
Asthma
Appropriate Inhaler Use of Tiotropium As Add-on Therapy in Symptomatic Asthma
This pragmatic, two-arm, randomized controlled trial study aim to survey the inhaler errors of add-on tiotropium therapy with ICS+LABA in real-world practice of asthma patients and the efficacy of recheck stratage of inhaler…
- Trial name
- NCT04696965
- Testing
- Correct/recheck strategy, Usual verbal instruction
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
COPD
Optimizing Maintenance Therapy in COPD Patients
Background: Effectiveness of maintenance therapy for COPD with Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) requires an optimal Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate (PIFR), a proper inhalation technique and adequate medication adherence from patients.
- Trial name
- PIFOTAL (NCT04532853)
- Where
- 6 sites in Australia, Greece and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 1,434 people
- Sponsor
- General Practitioners Research Institute
COVID 19 Disease
Photobiomodulation Therapy Versus Integrated Myofascial Release Therapy Techniques In Patients With COVID-19 With Follow-Up Telerehabilitation
Objective: To compare low-level laser therapy and myofascial release in reducing inflammation and functional recovery in critically ill COVID-19 patients with 3-month home-based telerehabilitation assessment.
- Trial name
- PBM in COVID19 (NCT06795841)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation, Myofascial release therapy, traditional chest physiotherapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Croup
A Cluster Controlled Trial Comparing Three Methods of Disseminating Practice Guidelines for Children With Croup
The purpose of this study is to identify, from a societal perspective, the costs and associated benefits of three strategies for disseminating and implementing a practice guideline that addresses the management of croup.
- Trial name
- NCT00147849
- Testing
- mailing of printed educational materials, a combination of interactive educational meetings, educational outreach visits, and reminders, identification of local opinion leaders and establishment of local consensus processes
- Sponsor
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Stress Related Disorder
MIND-VR: Virtual Reality for COVID-19 Operators' Psychological Support
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, several psychological support programs for health care workers have been implemented, especially group or individual counseling sessions delivered face-to-face or using phones and video…
- Trial name
- NCT04611399
- Testing
- VR for psychoeducation and relaxation, Control (CR)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Radiotherapy, Breast Cancer
Respiratory Training and Relaxation Techniques to Improve Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in DIBH in Breast Cancer
The goal of this prospective clinical trial is to improve patient compliance and performance of deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) to further reduce the cardiac dose from left breast radiation, and to improve cooperation and…
- Conditions
- Radiotherapy, Breast Cancer, Relaxation, Breathholding
- Trial name
- B-REST (NCT05975190)
- Testing
- Respiratory training and relaxation techniques under adjuvant radiation therapy in DIBH in breast cancer
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Pneumonia - Bacterial
Impact of BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel vs Routine Diagnostics on Antimicrobial Outcomes (DOOR-MAT)
Multidrug-resistant bacterial infections are a growing global health concern. Hospital-acquired pneumonia is one of the most common infections occurring during hospitalization and can be associated with high mortality, reaching…
- Trial name
- NCT07585604
- Testing
- Multiplex PCR-based pneumonia panel (BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Pneumonia Panel)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Lung Neoplasms, Pancreatic Neoplasms
Diagnosis of Multiple Cancer and Monitoring of Minimal Residual Tumors After Treatment Using Blood and High-Sensitivity Genetic Analysis Techniques
This is a combined prospective and retrospective observational study aiming to validate a highly sensitive and specific blood-based method for the early diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of multiple cancers.
- Conditions
- Lung Neoplasms, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms, Esophageal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT07035587
- Testing
- Serial Blood Sampling for Molecular Profiling, One-Time Blood Sampling for Molecular Profiling
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Multiple Myeloma (MM), Breathing Techniques
Effects of Controlled Breathing on Cardiorespiratory Variables in Multiple Myeloma
A randomized, parallel, double-blind, controlled, clinical trial. Two groups of participants will be included, both receiving a therapeutic exercise intervention and an educational session on the importance of proper breathing…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma (MM), Breathing Techniques, Breathing Exercises, Exercise Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07376733
- Testing
- Controlled breathing exercise protocol + therapeutic exercise + initial education session, Therapeutic exercise + initial education session
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
COPD, Asthma
Video-based Teach-to-goal Intervention on Inhaler Technique on Jordanian Adults With Asthma and COPD
This study was an interventional educational study that was intended to find out the effect of a video based inhaler technique education on improving inhaler technique mastery, disease control, medication adherence and patient…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Inhaled Steroid Dependent Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT05664347
- Testing
- Verbal teach to goal education, Video based teach to goal education
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jordan
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea
Non-inferiority Analysis of Two Titration Methods for Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy (Inspire system) is intended for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who cannot be effectively treated with the first-line treatment options.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Apnea
- Trial name
- DOT-PSG (NCT06559956)
- Testing
- Daytime titration polysomnography
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Breast Cancer
Hyperventilation and Oxygenation to Prolong Breath Hold in Breast Cancer Irradiation Treatment
With the HOBBIT trial, the investigators want to develop a technology that allows volunteers to hold their breath for a long time.
- Trial name
- HOBBIT (NCT04091542)
- Testing
- Optiflow/Ventilator
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Dry Pleurodesis With Talcum and Afatinib is Used to Treat Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
In non-small cell lung cancer and metastases in the pleural cavity, pathological effusion is formed. Currently, the most common and effective method of obliteration of the pleural cavity is pleurodesis with talcum powder.
- Trial name
- DPTA (NCT03827070)
- Testing
- Afatinib, Talcum powder
- Where
- Georgia
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Center Trials & Treatment Europe
The Spirometry;, The Strength of Respiratory Muscles - MIP, MEP;
Short-term Effects of the Simultaneous Use of Two Physiotherapeutic Methods in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - Pilot Study
The assessment of influence joint physiotherapy (DoboMed and OMT Kaltenborn - Evjenth) on the function of the respiratory system and the morphology of the ribcage in short-term intensive physiotherapy.
- Conditions
- The Spirometry;, The Strength of Respiratory Muscles - MIP, MEP;, Kyphosis (Plurimeter-V), The Angle of Trunk Rotation in Thoracic Part
- Trial name
- NCT01250860
- Testing
- Derotational manual therapy techniques in selected segments in spine
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia