Dexmedetomidine Pharmacokinetics in Neonates During Therapeutic Hypothermia
Hypoxic-ischemic EncephalopathyThe goal of this proposal is to profile the pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine in newborns ≥36 weeks post-menstrual age during therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
A Multi-site Study of Autologous Cord Blood Cells for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Moderate or Severe Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy in NewbornsThis study will test the safety and efficacy of an infusion of a baby's own (autologous) umbilical cord blood as compared with placebo in babies born with history and signs of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury.
FIRST-line Support for Assistance in Breathing in Children (FIRST-ABC) Feasibility Study
HypoxiaRespiratory Acidosis1 moreA feasibility study to inform the design and conduct of a randomised controlled trial of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) versus continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for non-invasive respiratory support in critically ill children
Effect of Morning vs. Evening Vaccination on Hypoxia and Bradycardia of Preterm Infants: a Randomised...
Premature BirthIntermittent HypoxiemaHypoxia/bradycardia are common symptoms after vaccination of preterm infants. Adults show diurnal variations in vaccination response, due to circadian regulation of the immune system. The investigators plan to investigate whether preterm infants also show differences in hypoxia/bradycardia rate upon morning vs. evening vaccination. Hypoxia/bradycardia is recorded by pulse oximetry starting 24 hours before until 48 hours after vaccination; parents also kept a sleep-diary. 24 hours after vaccination interleukin-6, interleukin-1β and C-reactive protein get determined. To control vaccination response, pertussis- and haemophilus-titers are determined before vaccination and at 4 months corrected age.
Effects of Oxygen Status on Endotoxemia Induced Inflammation and Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1α
HypoxiaNormoxia1 moreOxygen is a widely available gas that is cheap, easy to get and extensively used in medicine. From animal studies it has become apparent that increasing or lowering the degree of oxygen in the blood, the inflammatory response can be altered. We will investigate of this is also true in humans by increasing, lowering or keeping oxygen levels normal while giving healthy subjects a short inflammatory stimulus.
The Effect of Nasal Cannula During the First 2 Hours Postoperative in Patient Undergoing Thoracotomy...
Lung SurgeryHypoxia1 moreDuring early postoperative after lung resection surgery, patients without oxygen supplementation may experience hypoxemia. Oxygen supplementation can be given via oxygen mask or cannular. In this study the investigators want to the sudy the effect of oxygen supplementation via oxygen cannular during the first 120 minutes after surgery
EF5 in Measuring Tumor Hypoxia in Patients With Stage I-III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung CarcinomaStage IB Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma4 moreThis pilot phase II trial studies how well EF5 works in measuring lack of tumor oxygen, hypoxia, in patients with stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer. EF5 may be effective in measuring the lack of oxygen in lung tumors and may allow doctors to plan better treatment.
Effects of Caffeine and Intermittent Hypoxia on Leg Function in Human Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord InjuriesAccumulating evidence suggests that repeatedly breathing low oxygen levels for brief periods (termed intermittent hypoxia) is a safe and effective treatment strategy to promote meaningful functional recovery in persons with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The goal of the study is to understand how caffeine may augment the effects of intermittent hypoxia on motor function and spinal plasticity (ability of the nervous system to strengthen neural pathways based on new experiences) following SCI.
Hypoxia and Inflammatory Injury in Human Renovascular Hypertension
Renal Artery StenosisIschemic Nephropathy2 moreCurrent treatments for ARAS based on restoring blood flow alone have been unsuccessful at recovering kidney function. For this reason we are studying a stem cell product called "mesenchymal stem cells" or MSC. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are grown from a person's own fat tissue (obtained as a fat biopsy) and infused back into the patient's own kidney. This study is also being done to determine if the MSC infusion prior to percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty with stenting (PTRA) further enhances changes in single kidney blood flow and restoration of kidney function, as well as to assess the relationship between MSC dose and measures of kidney function.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Stable Brain Injury
Brain InjurySequelae3 moreThe purpose of this study is to discover the feasibility of conducting clinical research in individuals with chronic sequelae following brain injury who are given hyperbaric oxygen. This study will also look at the outcome of individuals with a chronic stable brain injury due to trauma, anoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain), or stroke, who are given hyperbaric oxygen. Outcome measures testing cognitive (memory, etc.) and functional (balance, strength, etc.) measures will be performed before the hyperbaric sessions, immediately following them, and 6 months later. The subject will receive 60 hyperbaric sessions, 60 minutes in the chamber, to a pressure of 1.5 ATA, once daily, Monday through Friday.