View clinical trials related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Filter by:The purpose of this study is to determine whether early diagnosis of OSA and initiation of and adherence to CPAP therapy in patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reduce 30-day hospital readmission rates.
A study to evaluate the effects of ACT-541468 on respiration in patients with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This is a prospective multicenter cohort study which includes all consecutive COPD patients who come for a visit in one the participating pneumologist. They will have to do a sputum and to complete some questionnaries. Questionnaries will be redone by phone after 1 and 3 months and during the visit after 6 months. We will correlate aspergillus presence in sputum with quality of life (QoL), and COPD symptoms evaluated by questionnaires.
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety data of AZD8871 in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study will determine the 24-hour efficacy (lung function) profile of AZD8871 600 μg relative to placebo dry powder inhaler (DPI) based on trough forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) following repeated dosing (2 weeks). Anoro® Ellipta® (umeclidinium/vilanterol) once daily is included as an active control. This study aims at providing a novel approach to the treatment of COPD with greater efficacy than single-mechanism bronchodilators, equivalent to long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) and long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) administered as free- or fixed-dose combination therapies, with an equivalent or superior safety and tolerability profile.
Dyspnea, the sensation of breathing discomfort or shortness of breath, is one of the main symptoms for patients affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), particularly during exercise. Previous study show that chest wall vibration decrease dyspnea in COPD patients and precisely when applied during the inspiration phase, called "in-phase vibration" (IPV) which provide vibration directly on intercostal muscles. These findings have been obtained in laboratory context and the intercostals muscles vibration has been tested only in single phases of breathing, during inspiration with IPV and during exhalation with out-of-phase vibration (OPV). None study has evaluated the effect of a continuous chest wall vibration (CCWV), namely muscles vibration during the whole cycle of breathing, on dyspnea in patients with COPD in a clinical context. Continuous high frequency vibration has been proven to reduce myoelectrical manifestation of fatigue, probably modifying the centrally driven motor unit recruitment hierarchy, in healthy subjects. Moreover, CCWV is a modality of provide vibration more suitable and cost-effective in a clinical context than single-phases vibration that requires specific instruments for the detection of breathing phases and the coupling with vibration device. On these bases, the investigators hypothesized that CCWV at high frequency, applied during a cycle ergometer training program, could decrease dyspnea and enhance the exercise tolerance in COPD patients. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of high frequency CCWV on dyspnea and exercise tolerance in patients with COPD patients compared to usual care and to sham intervention.
This study aims to investigate the correlation between pulmonary microbiota dynamics (including bacteria, fungi and viruses) and COPD exacerbation for COPD patients admitted to ICU
Dyspnea is the main reason that patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) to sedentary. It's a vicious circle of deteriorating lung function. The heart rate various(HRV)biofeedback with respiratory regulation training had been reported to reduce dyspnea and improve regulatory physical activities in COPD. However, HRV is not available with patients in communities persistently, the arm of this study is to explore the effect of the pulse oximeter biofeedback with respiratory regulation training to improve physical activities in COPD. A 2-group, randomized design study, the subjects are GOLD stage II-IV COPD from a medical center hospital of the middle of Taiwan. The experiment cases will be taught the skills of evaluating oximeter data and performing correct pursed-lip with diaphragmatic breathing. All experiment and controlled patients have to fill out the demographic form, the modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC), the international physical Activity questionnaire- short form(IPAQ-SF), exercise self-regulation efficacy scale (Ex-SRES), COPD assessment test (CAT), and physical activity & respiratory training diary in pre-intervention and 12 weeks later. The collective data will analyze with SPSS 22.0.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by dyspnea, as well as musculoskeletal and systemic manifestations. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) with use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and/or light emitting diode therapy (LEDT) is an electrophysical intervention that has been found to minimize or delay muscle fatigue. The aim of this study is to evaluate the acute effect of PBMT with combined use of lasers diodes, light emitting diodes (LEDs), on muscle performance, exercise tolerance and metabolic variables during the 6-minute stepper test (6MST) in patients with COPD. Twenty-one patients with COPD will completed the 6MST protocol over 2 weeks, with 1 session per week. PBMT or placebo (PL) will be performed before each 6MST (17 sites on each lower limb, with a dose of 30 J per site, using a cluster of 12 diodes: 4 × 905 nm super-pulsed laser diodes, 4 × 875 nm infrared LEDs, and 4 × 640 nm red LEDs; Multi Radiance Medical™, Solon - OH, USA). Patients will be randomized into two groups before the test according to the treatment they will receive. Assessments will be performed before the start of each protocol. The primary outcomes are oxygen uptake and number of steps, and the secondary outcome are perceived exertion (dyspnea and fatigue in the lower limbs).
The purpose of this study is to confirm the safety and efficacy of the Nuvaira Lung Denervation System (Nuvaira System) in the treatment of COPD.
Despite the benefits associated with individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) engaging in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs, the benefits diminish by 6 months. A new innovative approach is needed to increase motivation to exercise and to minimize diminution of effect. Dance is a fun and interactive activity, which has shown benefits in other populations, such as Parkinson's disease and stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of dance in individuals with COPD following PR.