Active clinical trials for "Respiratory Tract (Lung and Bronchial) Diseases"

The proposed study is a randomized cross over trial assessing the efficacy of two different positional therapies for positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA). The effectiveness of the two different therapeutic devices (Positional pillow and vibrating belt) in reducing the time spent sleeping supine, and therefore at risk of apnoeas, will be evaluated consecutively in 52 subjects with a de novo diagnosis of positional sleep apnoea. The subjective quality of sleep will also be evaluated prior to treatment and following the use of each separate device by means of a "Quality of sleep questionnaire"

This phase 2 trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining immunotherapy with a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor (Pembrolizumab), an anti-VEGF receptor (Ramucirumab), and a taxane chemotherapy (Docetaxel) in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who did not respond to FDA-approved treatments with platinum-based chemotherapy given concurrently or sequentially with anti-PD1/PD-L1 immunotherapy. Pembrolizumab helps the body's immune system to attack cancer cells and hinder their ability to grow and spread. Ramucirumab blocks new blood vessel growth to reduce tumor growth. Docetaxel works mainly by stopping cancer cells from dividing. Ramucirumab combined with docetaxel is an FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC patients after progression on platinum-based chemotherapy. It has shown to improve efficacy compared to docetaxel alone in this setting. Pembrolizumab is an FDA-approved treatment for NSCLC and can be given alone or in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy. Investigators hypothesize that the combination of docetaxel, ramucirumab, and pembrolizumab will be safe and more effective than the current standard of care treatments (docetaxel alone or in combination with ramucirumab) in patients with metastatic or recurrent NSCLC after progression on treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and immunotherapy, given concurrently or sequentially.

Epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKI) are effective therapies for advanced lung cancer patients bearing EGFR-activating mutations, but are not curative due to the invariable apparition of resistances. The investigator team have identified a new phenotype related to drug tolerance after EGFR-TKI treatment that shares several characteristics of a known process of Therapy-Induced Senescence (TIS), which could be a major event of drug tolerance in patients. Using cutting-edge technologies, patient-derived xenografts (PDX) and circulating tumor cells (CTC), the investigator team will perform an exhaustive characterization of the phenotypic and molecular changes associated with this drug-tolerant state in patients. Their results should lead to new therapeutic approaches to eliminate the reservoir of drug-tolerant cells and to prevent emergence of resistance mutations responsible for the relapse of patients.

The purpose of this trial is to test a deescalated 3-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) regimen to 45 Gray (Gy) in 3 fractions for centrally located thoracic tumors.

This is a nationwide, multicenter and prospective cohort study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the synergistic effect and safety of Elemene plus TKIs in EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Sinusitis is one of the most common sequelae after radiotherapy among nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. While local steroids have been shown to be effective in the management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, their role in treating radiation-related sinusitis is ambiguous. Poor adherence to nasal steroid spray often contributes to the failure of symptom relief. The aim of this study is to determine if steroids stents implantation into the sinuses could improve patient outcomes in radiation-related sinusitis.

This is a randomized, multicenter, multinational, double-blind, and parallel-group study to evaluate the PK, efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of MB12 (proposed pembrolizumab biosimilar) versus Keytruda® in subjects with newly diagnosed stage IV non-squamous NSCLC. This study is planned to be conducted in approximately 48 sites in 7 countries, a total of 174 subjects will be enrolled. Eligible subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive MB12 or Keytruda® at a dose of 200 mg every 3 weeks. Subjects will be stratified by gender (male versus female) and ECOG status (0 versus 1) as both factors are considered to have the potential to influence PK properties of pembrolizumab to some extent. The study will consist of 2 periods defined as follows: Main Study Period from Screening up to Cycle 6 included. Extended Treatment Period from Cycle 7 up to Week 52 for those subjects who demonstrate clinical benefit from the treatment (complete response [CR], partial response [PR], and stable disease [SD]). They will continue treatment until disease progression, intolerance to the study drug, treatment discontinuation for other reason, or up to Week 52, whichever occurs first. A Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) will assess the safety data periodically and will recommend to the sponsor whether to continue, modify, or stop the trial on the basis of safety considerations. After the first 10 subjects have received at least 2 cycles of treatment, the DSMB will review the accumulated safety data, and the first meeting will take place. Subsequent meetings will be performed as per the DSMB charter.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of VX-522 in participants 18 years of age and older with cystic fibrosis and a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) genotype not responsive to CFTR modulator therapy.

This is a Phase III, randomized, open-label, multicenter, global study to compare the efficacy and safety of Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in combination with durvalumab and carboplatin compared with pembrolizumab in combination with histology-specific platinum-based chemotherapy as first-line treatment of adults with stage IIIB, IIIC, or IV NSCLC without actionable genomic alterations (including sensitizing EGFR mutations, and ALK and ROS1 rearrangements).

Factors related to successful rehabilitation are often directly related to adherence; for instance, dosage, frequency, and intensity can burden the patient regarding time and motivational factors. Furthermore, surrounding salience, patients may lose interest or find an intervention boring after a few sessions. It is well documented that nonadherence not only impacts rehabilitation for the patient but can also further prolong treatment, and increase hospital and clinician costs, in addition to a higher prevalence of future comorbidities. Therefore, strategies that improve patient adherence can significantly help optimize patient care and treatment outcomes. One avenue to increase patient adherence is through the gamification of rehabilitation therapies using virtual reality (VR). Gamification of rehabilitation therapy can make mass practice required in rehabilitation therapies seemingly fun and more personally engaging for the patient. Additionally, the immersive experience achieved through VR can further promote salience and be customizable to individual patient requirements. As VR systems are now highly portable and relatively simple to utilize, they can provide an excellent opportunity to continue rehabilitation practice on the home front. Overall, the VR gamification of rehabilitation may increase adherence by shifting patients' perspectives of therapy as tedious, boring, or a hassle, to a fun and engaging game that ultimately helps their recovery processes. The GlenXRose VR-delivered speech-language therapies (Cognitive Projections Lab, University of Alberta) have been developed and piloted in collaboration with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital with the overall goal of increasing patient adherence, treatment outcomes, and satisfaction with vocal therapy. The proposed studies are to investigate the feasibility of implementing this technology in routine clinical care (specific to voice disorders), obtaining clinician feedback, examining associated financial costs, and continuing to examine the effect of the GlenXRose VR speech-language therapies on patient adherence and clinical outcomes, compared to traditional clinical care.