Active clinical trials for "Lung Diseases"

The objective of the trial is to compare the lung function profile of once daily treatment with tiotropium+olodaterol FDC [2.5/ 5µg and 5/ 5µg] delivered by the RESPIMAT with the lung function profile of twice daily treatment with fluticasone propionate+salmeterol FDC [250/50µg and 500/50µg] delivered by the Accuhaler® after 6 weeks of treatment.

This is a phase 3, multicenter, prospective, randomized study of intravenous (IV) ceftolozane/tazobactam versus IV meropenem in the treatment of adult participants with either ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP) or ventilated hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP). The primary objective is to demonstrate the non-inferiority of ceftolozane/tazobactam versus meropenem in adult participants with ventilated nosocomial pneumonia (VNP) based on the difference in Day 28 all-cause mortality rates in the Intent-to-treat (ITT) population using a non-inferiority margin of 10%.

Intended to treat disorders of the respiratory muscles can use the device Threshold IMT ® through an inspiratory muscle training (IMT) that allows training of the inspiratory muscles, the chief of these being the diaphragm which is which objectified the improvement of its function . To monitor the action of the respiratory muscles can be used several tools such as manometer that aims to assess respiratory pressures, ie, the strength of respiratory muscles, or the Surface Electromyography (sEMG) that allow evaluating the electromyographic activity of muscles analyzed. From a quantitative clinical trial, randomized and blinded, composed of 45 individuals obtained by random convenience and divided into three groups, COPD participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program (RP) which will make TMI (TGR - Trained Group Rehabilitated), COPD does not participant in a PR program (TGNR - Trained Group not Rehabilitated) and a control group composed of healthy individuals (CG) that seek to analyze the electromyographic activity of sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and diaphragm muscle strength, lung volumes and breathing patterns before and after a period of eight weeks of TMI. Manual will also be held dynamometry to compare the grip strength of the CG, TGR and TGNR only at baseline. Hypothesis: The Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) increases the maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) in COPD patients regardless of whether they are enrolled in a program of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). TMI alters the breathing pattern in COPD patients regardless of whether they were entered into a PR program. Patients with COPD who do not participate in a PR program have higher handgrip strength compared to patients who did not participate in a PR program. There is decreased activity of the sternocleidomastoid muscle due to increased activity in the diaphragmatic muscle fibers after a period of TMI. TMI in COPD patients participating in a program RP produces greater increase in MIP, the handgrip strength, improves breathing pattern and a greater reduction in the activity of the SCM muscle and diaphragm than in those who did not participate in a program RP. There will be a reduction in respiratory rate, heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and increased oxygen saturation at the end of the TMI. TMI reduce the degree of dyspnea reported by patients as MRC scale at the end of the training period.

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, 3-way crossover study to evaluate the lung function response to UMEC 62.5 mcg, VI 25 mcg, and UMEC/VI 62.525 mcg, administered once-daily via a novel dry powder inhaler (NDPI) over 14 days in subjects with COPD. The study consisted of Run in Phase (5 to 7 days), Treatment Phase (made up of 3 treatment periods of 14 days each separated by 10 to 14 days Washout Period) and Follow-up Phase (7 to 9 days after completion of final visit or premature discontinuation). Eligible subjects will be randomized to a sequence of UMEC 62.5 mcg, VI 25 mcg, and UMEC/VI 62.5/25 mcg such that all subjects will receive each treatment. Serial spirometry assessments will be conducted on Day 1 and Day 14 and trough spirometry will be conducted on Day 2 and Day 15 of each treatment period. On Day 1 and 14 of each treatment period vital signs will be assessed and adverse event (AE)s will be recorded throughout the total duration of the study (approximately 12 weeks).

This study is evaluating the use of a respiratory device, the Acapella Vibratory Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Therapy device, in patients admitted to the hospital with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation.

This study is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel group study to compare once daily nebulized Revefenacin with Spiriva once daily delivered via the HandiHaler® on lung function in subjects with COPD and a Low Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate.

To determine the utility and sensitivity of the lung clearance index (LCI) technique as a marker of small airways disease in adults with chronic lung conditions compared to healthy adults, adjusting for age, sex and smoking status.

The primary objective of the trial is to show superiority in lung function of once daily (2 inhalations) treatment with orally inhaled tiotropium+olodaterol fixed dose combination to twice daily (one inhalation) treatment with fluticasone propionate+salmeterol fixed dose combination over 12 weeks in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A Digital Health (DH) exploratory study has been integrated into the main study as a site specific study. The DH exploratory study will be performed at a single site; the site is also participating in the main study. The DH exploratory study site will enter (randomize) approximately 20 patients (subjects) (in addition to the patients to be enrolled in the main study at this site). The patients enrolled in the DH exploratory study are not considered to be part of the main study (i.e. data collected in the DH exploratory study will be analyzed separately from the data collected in the main study).

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are associated with severe dyspnea and exercise intolerance. Early pulmonary rehabilitation (EPR) may lead to improvements in dyspnea and exercise tolerance, as it does in stable COPD patients.

This is a multicenter study in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infected adult patients who also have advanced cardiac disease or advanced lung disease.