Found 703 clinical trials
Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer ALCHEMIST Chemo-IO Study
This phase III ALCHEMIST trial compares the addition of pembrolizumab to usual chemotherapy versus usual chemotherapy for the treatment of stage IB, II, or IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Breath Stacking Technique Associated With Expiratory Muscle Training in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients
it will be conducted a randomized parallel controlled trial with patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) to compare two techniques to lung recruitment and cough augmentation, to assess their effects on pulmonary function, global functionally, swallowing and ability to speech in these population.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Effects of High Flow Nasal Cannula on Sputum Clearance in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Secondary objectives of the study include subjective assessment of cough severity as well as need for escalation of care after HFNC use versus conventional flow nasal oxygen (CFNO) use.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Role of "Asthma School" in Disease Management
According to the definition provided by the GINA guidelines, asthma is characterized by a variable and reversible limitation of expiratory airflow and by the following symptoms: wheezing, dyspnoea, thoracic constriction and/or cough. The type and the severity of airflow limitation can vary over time (1) depending on external agents, such …
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- 20 Aug, 2020
Taiwan "Aerosol Box" Versus UMMC "Intubation Box"
This study compares two intubation boxes, that is the Taiwan "Aerosol Box" versus the UMMC "Intubation Box". The importance of this intubation box has come to light recently in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that intubation is an aerosol-generating procedure. Risks of the healthcare worker attending to …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) in ALS
Twelve adults with ALS will participate in a study involving four 3-week cycles of progressive respiratory muscle training (RMT). The investigators will measure maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) weekly. The investigators will obtain the majority of measurements of MIP and MEP during web-based telehealth visits. Participants …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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A Home-based Physical Activity Programme for Patients With Advanced Interstitial Lung Diseases (iLiFE)
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are a highly incapacitating group of chronic respiratory diseases, leading to disabling symptoms and impaired capacity to perform activities of daily living and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). It is known that people with ILD are highly inactive and sedentary, and in a severe stage of …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Study Assessing Vagus Nerve Stimulation in CoViD-19 Respiratory Symptoms
The study is a prospective, randomized, controlled investigation designed for comparison of two groups for the reduction of respiratory distress in a CoViD-19 population, using gammaCore Sapphire (nVNS) plus standard of care (active) vs. standard of care alone (SoC), the control group. The gammaCore (nVNS) treatments will be used acutely …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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