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Filter by:Respiratory failure is the most common cause of death in neuromuscular diseases. The aim of this research is to evaluate the thoracopulmonary recruitment by comparison of inspiratory vital capacity (VC ins)and inspiratory/expiratory vital capacity (VC ins-ex) with the vital capacity (VC) according to pathology and severity of pulmonary damage of patients with neuromuscular diseases. The methodology consists in realize VC by support of inspiratory/expiratory pressures, while the patient is passive and realizing a maximal inspiratory/expiratory effort simultaneously, with the aid of mechanical insufflation/exsufflation device (Cough Assist®). The evaluation will last for 30 minutes and the non-inclusion criteria are those for an insufflation. The study hypothesis is that long term insufflation/exsufflation device use could improve thoracopulmonary mobility.
A comparative study to test the efficacy of a novel device - the MiniBoxPFT, in measuring TLC (total lung capacity) compared to TLC measured by standard body plethysmography using the ZAN 500. The study will be conducted as a prospective two-arm, open, randomized comparative study.
To compare the effect of different airway clearance techniques on lung ventilation by electrical impedance tomography.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of aspirin desensitization on symptoms and immunologic profile of patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory diseases (AERD).
This will be a 3 part study to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of single and repeat doses of GSK2862277 administered via inhalation (IH) or intravenous (IV) routes in healthy subjects. Part 1 of this study will involve an initial assessment of safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of GSK286227, via single escalating intravenous doses, compared to a predecessor molecule, GSK1995057. After completion of Part 1 an interim data review will occur which will assess key comparability criteria to inform progression to Part 2 of the study. Part 2 of the study will involve single doses of GSK2862277 at a level predicted to be at or close to therapeutic dose levels. Part 2 will investigate both intravenous and inhaled routes of administration, in sequential manner, respectively. An interim data review will also occur after completion of Part 2, where all data accumulated previously will be assessed to examine appropriateness to progress to Part 3. Part 3 of the study will involve 5 days of repeat dosing via both inhaled and intravenous routes using the same dose administered in Part 2.
The objective of the study is to confirm the safety and efficacy in patients utilizing the aura6000 System for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease, or AERD, consists of aspirin sensitivity, asthma and nasal polyps. It is currently managed by chronic steroid use, multiple endoscopic sinus surgeries and/or aspirin desensitization. However, these treatments have potential adverse effects. A theory has been postulated that decreasing the level of dietary salicylates may help in long-term control of disease. A current trial is in the works to evaluate the clinical outcomes of decreased salicylate, but measurements of biochemical markers of disease has not yet been done. The hypothesis is that decreased dietary salicylates will result in a decrease in urinary salicylates and inflammatory markers of disease, cys-leukotrienes, which are typically elevated in this disease.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive neurological disease. Respiratory dysfunction due to weakness in the respiratory musculature has been described in MS. This leads to increased morbidity and mortality in late stages of the disease. It is possible that respiratory dysfunction influence physical fitness in earlier stages as well. Walking disability and fatigue causes significant impact on health in patients with MS, even in earlier stages. The hypothesis is that there is a relationship between respiratory function, walking capacity and fatigue and that daily deep breathing exercise during two months will improve respiratory function, walking capacity and fatigue.
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different manual techniques included traditionally on respiratory physical therapy
Several studies show an association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and coronary artery disease (CAD). Besides risk factors such as smoking, both are associated with physical inactivity, advanced age and systemic inflammation The use of coronary computed tomography (CCT) with multiple detectors is a diagnostic method for coronary disease, describing the anatomy and severity of arterial obstruction. One way of estimating the cardiovascular risk is coronary calcium score (CCS). Due to the association between COPD and CAD, it is likely that many patients with IHD diagnosed by CT have reduced lung function. The aim of this observational study is to establish the correlation between the CCS and lung function. It will also correlate the presence of irreversible airway obstruction with significant coronary lesions. Patients over 40 years referred to CCT who agree to participate in the study will perform a spirometry with bronchodilator and collect a blood sample to measure serum markers of inflammation and cardiovascular risk (glycemia, lipid profile, C reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-Alpha) and fibrinogen). The data will be compared in the general population and in subgroups: smokers, former smokers and nonsmokers. One year after the CCT patients will be contacted by the investigators and accessed for emergency room visits, hospital admissions and fatal or nonfatal coronary or respiratory events. The investigators hypothesis is that reduced lung function is independently associated with elevated CCS and is, also a risk factor for increased hospital admission and coronary events. The concomitant assessment of lung function and CCS can contribute knowledge about the epidemiological association between pulmonary disease and CAD. This can also add to evidence for the use of spirometry as a marker of cardiovascular risk.