Active clinical trials for "Acute Disease"

To evaluate Diagnostic accuracy of Non-contrast CT in correlation with ultrasound in diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults

This research study will test how well a new drug affects bronchiectasis or chronic bronchitis. The new drug, Ivacaftor (KALYDECO), is a drug that has recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients with a lung disease called Cystic Fibrosis (CF). It has not been approved for use in patients with bronchiectasis or chronic bronchitis.

Background: Acute leukemia is a life threatening hematological malignancy which can result in substantial symptom burden including impaired psychological wellbeing. Peer-to-peer support has positive and beneficial effects on patients with cancer. Yet there is lack of knowledge and evidence of the feasibility and the effect of peer-to-peer support on patient with acute leukemia Aims: The study aim to examine the feasibility and safety of Patient Ambassador Support in newly diagnosed patients with acute leukemia during treatment, and to examine the benefit on symptoms and psychological wellbeing in both patients and ambassadors. Design and methods: This study is a one arm feasibility intervention trial with patients n=40; patient ambassadors (PA) n=30. Patients will be consecutively recruited at the Departments of Hematology, Rigshospitalet, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital and Sjællands Universitetshospital, Roskilde, and paired with a PA who will follow and assist the patient over the course of two series of chemotherapy for a 12 week period, with one follow-up contact at 3 month. Data is collected at baseline (within 2 weeks of diagnosis), post intervention (12 weeks) and follow-up 6 months. Implication: This study has the potential to be a new model for care incorporated in the oncology/hematology clinical care setting, creating an active partnership between patients and former patients; and in collaboration with the health care professionals which may strengthen the existing care and support system.

This study compares the utilization of remote technology versus not using remote technology when triaging and managing pediatric patients in remote settings prior to pediatric specialized inter-facility transportation.

The purpose of this pilot study is to test an exercise-based multidimensional intervention for patients with acute leukaemia undergoing consolidation chemotherapy in the context of outpatient management. Further, to test for safety, feasibility and preliminary effect on physical and functional capacity, and health related quality of life.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mucolytic activity of Tacholiquine® compared to saline (0.9%) in chronic bronchitis patients. Lung function parameters, biomarker profiles in sputum and serum, and clinical symptoms by standardized questionnaires [COPD activity index (CAT), Baseline Dyspnea Index (BDI) & Transition Dyspnea Index (TDI)and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)] will be evaluated in response to Tacholiquine® vs. saline in chronic bronchitis patients.

Feasibility trial (FIH) to assess the safety and clinical utility in patients with chronic bronchitis.

Severe hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition, with an unpredictable course. The efficacy of bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is well established for the treatment of severe hemoptysis, with short and long-term bleeding controls obtained in 70 to 100% and 50 to 90% of cases, respectively. As complications related to vascular interventional radiology may occur in 5 to 10% of cases, the benefit-risk balance might be less clear in acute hemoptysis of mild-to-moderate abundance (volume between 100 and 200 ml) and no criteria of severity (respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability). There is no available data comparing the safety and efficacy of BAE combined with medical measures to those of medical measures alone in the treatment of non-severe acute hemoptysis of mild-to-moderate abundance.

Phase I Study of PM01183 in Patients with Advanced Acute Leukemia to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and the recommended dose (RD) of PM01183.

The purpose of this study is to test a new preventive and restorative intervention for patients with acute leukaemia undergoing consolidation chemotherapy, to measure and delineate the patients' treatment related symptom burden and to explore the effect of the intervention on length of hospital stay, duration of sick leave and return to work status. Further, to examine the relationship of the symptom profile with clinical indicators, physiological response, physical performance and survival.