
Tiotropium+Olodaterol Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Versus Tiotropium and Olodaterol in Chronic Obstructive...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveThe overall objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of 52 weeks once daily treatment with orally inhaled tiotropium + olodaterol FDC (delivered by the RESPIMAT Inhaler) compared with the individual components ( tiotropium, olodaterol) (delivered by the RESPIMAT Inhaler) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Effect of Ketoconazole on Breathlessness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseBeta-endorphins, which are naturally occurring narcotic substances, have been shown to alter the perception of breathlessness. Oral ketoconazole, an antifungal antibiotic, increases blood levels of beta-endorphins. The study hypothesis is that oral ketoconazole will reduce ratings of breathlessness induced by resistive breathing loads.

HR-lowering Efficacy and Respiratory Safety of Ivabradine in Patients With Obstructive Airway Disease...
AsthmaChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)The purpose of this study is to investigate heart rate lowering efficacy and respiratory safety of ivabradine in patients with asthma and COPD.

Efficacy and Safety of Fispemifene in the Treatment of Hypogonadal Men With Chronic Obstructive...
HypogonadismChronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseThe objective of the study is to assess and compare the preliminary efficacy, safety and tolerability of fispemifene 300 mg and placebo given once daily for 4 weeks in the treatment of hypogonadal men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that are on oral glucocorticoid therapy.

A 6-month Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fluticasone Furoate (FF)/GW642444 Inhalation...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveThe Purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of two strengths of the FF/GW642444 Inhalation Powder in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Adjusting to Chronic Conditions Using Education, Support, and Skills
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseHeart Failure2 moreThe current study seeks to test the effectiveness of a talk-therapy intervention designed to better meet the needs of chronically ill Veterans. This project looks to recruit 450 Veterans with either chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure (HF) who also have symptoms of worry, stress, anxiety, or sadness. Participants will be randomly put into either the talk-therapy intervention or enhanced usual care. The talk therapy intervention will be provided by VA clinicians in the primary care setting and will consist of 6 core meetings (30-45 minutes in duration) and 2 follow-up telephone meetings. Enhanced usual care participants will receive feedback regarding the assessment findings and educational materials on COPD and/or HF, depression and anxiety.

Safety and Efficacy of BI 1744 CL in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease II
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveThe primary objective of this study is to assess the long-term efficacy and safety of once daily treatment of BI 1744 CL inhalation solution (5 and 10 mcg) delivered via the Respimat® inhaler, in patients with COPD.

Effectiveness and Safety of Inhaling Hypertonic Saline in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseThe use of inhaled hypertonic saline has been extensively documented in asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and COPD as method of bronchial challenge and sputum induction, but studies that evaluated others endpoints are required. The objective of this study was to analyse the effects of inhaling hypertonic saline compared with placebo with respect to functional exercise capacity, dyspnoea and quality of life. In a double-blind randomised parallel placebo-controlled trial, conducted at the Clínicas Integradas of the Evangelical Faculty of Paraná,sixty-eight patients (age 67 ± 6.5 years; FEV1 38.9 ± 16.2 predicted) were randomised to inhale 3% hypertonic saline (n=34) or placebo (n=34), combined with a program of exercise, three times a week, for 8-weeks.

The Effect of Indacaterol on Exercise Endurance in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseThis study compared the effect of indacaterol (300 μg once daily [od]) on exercise endurance with that of placebo in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Vitamin D as Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseThis project aims to explore the relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and COPD progression via a prospective randomized placebo-controlled study. For this purpose, study was powered to 120 patients hospitalized with an exacerbation of COPD randomly assigned to a monthly oral dose of Vitamin D versus placebo. Taking into account dropouts, 182 patients are randomized during the course of the study