Active clinical trials for "Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive"

This is a phase III multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GSK573719/GW642444 Inhalation Powder, GSK573719 Inhalation Powder, GW642444 Inhalation Powder and Placebo when administered once-daily via a Novel Dry Powder Inhaler over a 24-week treatment period in subjects with COPD. Subjects who meet eligibility criteria at Screening (Visit 1) will complete a 7 to14 day run-in period followed by a randomization visit (Visit 2) then a 24-week treatment period. There will be a total of 9 clinic study visits. A follow-up phone contact for adverse event assessment will be conducted approximately one week after the last study visit (Visit 9 or Early Withdrawal). The total duration of subject participation in the study will be approximately 27 weeks. A subset of subjects at selected sites will also perform 24-hour serial spirometry and Holter monitoring during the study and provide serial blood samples for pharmacokinetic analysis. Sparse pharmacokinetic sampling for population pharmacokinetic analyses will be obtained from non-subset subjects. The primary measure of efficacy is clinic visit trough (pre-bronchodilator and pre-dose) FEV1 on Treatment Day 169. Safety will be assessed by adverse events, 12-lead ECGs, vital signs, clinical laboratory tests, and 24 hour Holter monitoring (subset only).

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a tablet medication, called metformin, in flare-ups (exacerbations) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The investigators believe that metformin may effectively control the blood sugar level during COPD exacerbations. This is important because there is evidence that a high blood sugar level during exacerbations may be linked with a worse prognosis. The investigators also think that metformin may have other potentially useful effects on inflammation, antioxidant levels, the effectiveness of steroid treatment, and recovery.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a new functional imaging method. Since CFD is very sensitive to detect small changes, it might be worthwhile to study the acute effect of formoterol and budesonide combination therapy (Symbicort® forte Turbohaler®) on the upper airway dimensions in severe COPD patients (GOLD III). The increased sensitivity of this technique makes it possible to detect changes in airway caliber in early stages. The regional distribution of resistance and the change in this parameter will provide more insight into the mode of action of the product.

This study is primarily a safety study. The primary and secondary endpoints are based on 24-hour Holter monitor assessments obtained on Day 14 relative to baseline.

Efficacy and tolerability study in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.

This study will investigate the safety and tolerability of inhaled doses of GSK233705 with a new formulation.

The purpose of this study is to examine whether breathing helium-hyperoxia during exercise in a pulmonary rehabilitation program can improve the exercise tolerance and health related quality of life of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

The study was designed to obtain data about the efficacy and safety of 3 doses of indacaterol (150, 300, and 600 µg) in Japanese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) so that optimal dose(s) could be chosen for testing in later studies.

A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MK0633 in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 500mcg roflumilast vs placebo on exacerbation rate and pulmonary function as well as quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).