View clinical trials related to Asthma.
Filter by:Asthma is characterized by airway inflammation and is manifested by acute episodes of obstruction related to loss of control of airway inflammation mostly in response to a viral respiratory tract infection .The significance of eosinophilic inflammation in asthma is well established. Late clinical reactions in asthma are associated with increase of immunoglobulin E (IgE) in serum. Serum IgE can be used as a measure of allergen provocation causing increased eosinophil activity. Serum IgE can be used to assess the exposure to environmental allergens, or decreasing presence of allergen in the environment and the need for increase or reduction of therapy. Allergen immunotherapy is defined as the repeated administration of specific allergens to patients with IgE-mediated conditions for the purpose of providing protection against the allergic symptoms and inflammatory reactions associated with natural exposure to these allergens. The aim of this work is to evaluate the effect of sublingual versus subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy as regard clinical response, serum IgE and sputum eosinophils
The aim of the study was to identify the percentage of patients in whom the diagnosis of current asthma was confirmed or ruled out after clinical, spirometric assessment and utilizing all the possible investigations with a six month follow up period for both groups.
There are different inhalers used for the treatment of asthma and they work differently and require different technique for the optimal drug delivery to the lungs. One of the inhalers is the Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI). The minimal amount of Negative Inspiratory Flow (NIF) required to use this medication is 30ml/min. Studies have shown that children find it difficult to generate this NIF and studies have also shown that children generate lesser NIF during an Asthma exacerbation. The investigators will measure the NIF using an InCheck Dial on children with asthma during an exacerbation and when they are seen in clinic for a hospital follow up visit. This will be done on asthmatic children regardless of the inhaler that they use. The investigator hypothesize that children with asthma age 4-8 years cannot generate the required NIF during an Asthma exacerbation hence proving that a DPI cannot be prescribed to children at this age. This study will examine this hypothesis.
The goal of this interventional study is to compare at-home mobile spirometry to in-clinic spirometry in participants with moderate asthma while taking a long-acting beta agonist (LABA). The main questions it aims to answer are: - Do at-home mobile spirometry and in-clinic spirometry assessments show a similar treatment effect (measured changes in FEV1) with the addition of LABA? - Is at-home mobile spirometry as accurate as in-clinic spirometry in showing treatment effects (changes in FEV1)? Participants will be asked to: - Take standard of care LABA treatment once or twice a day - Complete at-home mobile spirometry testing twice a day - Complete asthma questionnaires twice a day - Complete device use questionnaires - Wear a wrist device (like a watch) to track physical activity and vital signs - Visit the clinic for in-clinic spirometry testing once a week for 8 weeks
The purpose of the study is to find blood and urine concentrations of procaterol administrated either by inhalation or by tablets in asthmatic and non-asthmatics males. We hypotheis that the concentrations of procaterol in the blood and serum is higher after tablet intake versus inhalation.
The purpose of this 4 week pilot study is to test the use of a mobile application (also commonly referred to as an app) designed to help increase self-management strategies among youth that have asthma and obesity. The data obtained from this study will facilitate refinement of the app and interventional approaches for a future larger scale study to increase youth self-management of their clinical conditions, symptom management, and health maintenance as they transition to adulthood.
This is a prospective, observational study of adults with persistent asthma who are managed on inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
EtCO2, or exhaled carbon dioxide, is a non-invasive and commonly used measure for respiratory rate and function. It can be easily monitored using a device called a capnograph, which consists of a sensor that is placed near the patient's mouth or nose and a monitor that displays the concentration of carbon dioxide in the respiratory gases in real-time. EtCO2 capnography is generally considered a reliable and accurate method for monitoring respiration and is often used as a gold standard for comparing the performance of other methods for measuring respiration. Therefore, the primary aim of this study is to provide a thorough comparison of the performance of Sleepiz One+ and EtCO2 Capnography for measuring respiration rate, in healthy adults and patients suffering from chronic conditions (e.g. hypertension, COPD, asthma, diabetes), at rest in a clinical setting. Additionally, the performance of heart rate estimation will be evaluated against ECG.
Purpose of this study was to compare between the effects of kinesio tap and myofascial release of respiratory muscles on exercise induced asthma
The goal of this multi-centre, prospective, open-label, single-arm, post-market clinical follow-up study is to further strengthen the already existing clinical evidence for supportive treatment and symptoms alleviation in asthma by evaluating the clinical efficacy of Ectoin® Inhalation Solution in paediatric and adults patients with mild to moderate asthma.