Found 32 clinical trials
Laura Mitchell's Relaxation Versus Papworth Exercise in Ashmatic Patient
Asthma is a lung disease that is characterized by airway obstruction that is reversible either spontaneously or with treatment, airway inflammation, and increase airway responsiveness to a variety of stimuli.
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- 27 Feb, 2025
Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplantation in the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells transplantation in patients with COPD
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Comparison of 2 Different Positional Therapies for Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
The proposed study is a randomized cross over trial assessing the efficacy of two different positional therapies for positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA). The effectiveness of the two different therapeutic devices (Positional pillow and vibrating belt) in reducing the time spent sleeping supine, and therefore at risk of apnoeas, will …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Fiber Metabolism in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The impact of fiber intake on short chain fatty acid (SCFA) metabolism has not been studied in subjects suffering from COPD. The purpose of this study is to compare changes in SCFA metabolism after inulin vs. placebo intake in COPD patients to healthy matched controls. This protocol is an extension …
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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
Acute exacerbation of COPD usually presents with more sputum production leading to worsening airflow obstruction. Often patients complain of sensation of sputum (phlegm) stuck in throat, which leads to worsening cough and respiratory distress.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Evaluating Efficacy of Smart Device in Assisting With Inhaler Technique and Adherence
Asthma control can be followed by symptoms, rescue medication usage and measures of airflow obstruction. Current options to monitor control include an asthma diary (relies on consistent use by the patient), pharmacy records of medication dispensing (dispensing does not equal usage), and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters (significant variability in …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Selfcare MAnagement InteRvenTion in COPD (SMART COPD)
To evaluate whether a digital support and communication platform for COPD patients after 6 months provides: Decreased breathlessness on the basis of modified medical research council dyspnea scale [mMRC] Improved health status and symptom relief based on COPD assessment scale [CAT] Improved quality of life based on EQ-5D Reduction in …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Quality-of-Life Management for COPD Patients
The investigators aim to investigate the effects of a telemonitoring and chatbot-based application of "Living well with COPD" (CAir) on health-related quality-of-life in patients with COPD.
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- 05 Aug, 2020
CPAP on Acute Stroke and OSA
Stroke affects 16.9 million individuals each year and is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Despite advances in pharmacologic therapy, morbidity , mortality and rates of hospitalization for stroke remain high. These data emphasize the importance of identifying all treatable conditions that could aggravate stroke. One such condition is …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Effect of Nutritional Supplementation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation on the Clinical Status of HF and COPD
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in the world and our country. The prevalence of Heart Failure (HF) is 1-2% in the adult population in developed countries, up to 10% among people 70 years of age. Concerning COPD, it is estimated that by 2030 will be the …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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