Active clinical trials for "Lung Diseases"

This study is conducted on the evaluation of balance, physical activity, functional capacity and activities of daily living in frail elderly individuals with COPD.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) patients could benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation(PR) in better managing of the disease and its symptoms and in avoiding future relapses and hospitalizations. However, due to a large number of drop outs from PR, lack of professionals, and the (Corona Virus Disease 2019) COVID-19 epidemic, the PR has been underutilized, leading to a need for investigation of updated forms. The study aims to investigate the effects of a home-based PR program using minimal accessories, facilitated with wearable activity trackers and smartphones.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a collective term for a group of diseases where the lungs become scarred causing breathlessness. This research project will assess if remote digital monitoring of frequent spirometry and pulse oximetry can provide an additional way to monitor ILD and provide information to support virtual consultations. Outcomes in the remote monitoring group will be compared with usual care alone over 12 months. Patients taking part will be randomly allocated to remote digital monitoring or to usual care (with an equal chance of either). Remote monitoring will be performed using an app provided by patientMpower Ltd which patients will be able to download onto a smartphone or tablet. The study team will provide a spirometer and oximeter for patients to measure their lung function (spirometry) and oxygen saturations. These devices link to the app via Bluetooth to record all measurements. Patients will be asked to do these measurements three times a week. Clinical teams will be asked to review all measurements at least once a fortnight. Health outcomes will be described and compared between the two groups.

This is a multicenter, prospective observational cohort study, in which patients with chronic airway diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), asthma, asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) will be recruited.

Generation of a common European database and biobank Continous assessment and implementation of guidelines and treatment protocols Establishment of a large observational cohort of chILD patients Determination the value of outcomes used in child Assess treatment variations used, deliver data from defined protocols and linked outcomes

Lung isolation techniques are commonly used to facilitate surgical exposure and to provide single-lung ventilation for patients. We have developed an automatic comparison software for 3D reconstruction based on CT data (3DRACS). It reconstructs the trachea and bronchus and compares them with the DLT, predicting the most suitable size and depth of the DLT for lung isolation.The aim of this study was to compare whether the use of 3DRACS to select a DLT size compared to conventional empirical selection methods could improve incidence of DLT intubation success and reduce airway injury.

The purpose of this study is to explore the role of a stream of cool air to the face, through fan-to-face therapy, as a novel adjunct non-pharmacological therapy to enable symptomatic adults with cardiopulmonary disease to exercise at higher intensities for longer durations and maximize the psycho-physiological benefits of a supervised exercise training program. The investigators hypothesize that, compared to no fan, fan-to-face therapy will result in relatively greater improvements in exercise endurance time and intensity ratings of perceived breathlessness during constant-load cardiopulmonary exercise testing on a treadmill at 75% of peak power output.

To investigate the feasibility of performing a future real-world randomised controlled trial to determine the clinical effectiveness of ArtiQ.Spiro in supporting diagnostic performance of primary care staff in the interpretation of spirometry

It is estimated that one in every 3,600 children in Canada has cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetic disease that affects the glands that produce mucus and sweat. In CF, mucus production increases and the mucus becomes thick and sticky. This can block the airways, making it difficult to breathe. Mucus production also causes bacteria to grow, which can lead to infections in the lungs. Individuals with CF suffer from shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and poor exercise capacity. There are limited treatment options to reduce shortness of breath in these individuals. Some medications known as bronchodilators are commonly prescribed to reduce breathlessness in patients with CF. These drugs help open the airways making it easier to breathe. Unfortunately, there is limited scientific proof that these drugs can reduce shortness of breath and improve exercise capacity in patients with CF. As a result, some experts have recommended that these drugs should not be prescribed for patients with CF. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a bronchodilator on shortness of breath, exercise performance, and breathing responses compared to a placebo drug in adults with CF.

This study evaluates the effects of the COPD Web (KOLwebben), an interactive web-based tool directed towards people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The COPD Web include tools that improve health literacy with a specific focus on 1) increased physical activity and 2) use of appropriate self-management strategies. This randomized clinical trial aims to generate evidence on the effect and usability of the COPD Web in a properly powered cohort of patients in primary care context.