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Filter by:This study will provide information regarding the sequential administration of two vaccines adjuvanted with AS01. The aim of this study is to understand immunogenicity and safety of NTHi-Mcat vaccine when administered sequentially after Shingrix vaccine and to compare to the immunogenicity of NTHi-Mcat vaccine administered alone. This study will also provide information regarding whether a specific time period is required between the administration of these two different vaccines containing the same adjuvant- AS01 components. The population of this study will include healthy smokers and ex-smokers of 50 to 80 years of age which will be used as a proxy for the COPD population.
Rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal mucosa, can present with nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, itch or sneezing. If the sinusal mucosa is involved as well, it is called rhinosinusitis and facial pain or loss of smell is possible. Several causes are known, such as an underlying allergy ("allergic rhinitis", AR). If at least 2 symptoms are present for at least 12 weeks, it is called "chronic rhinosinusitis" (CRS). Up to 2/3 of the AR and CRS patients have symptoms upon exposure to triggers such as sudden temperature changes, smoke, fragrances… a phenomenon called "nasal hyperreactivity" (NHR). It is currently not clear why some patients suffer NHR while others do not. In this study, the investigators want to determine the prevalence and severity of nasal hyperreactivity in patients with chronic upper airway inflammation. To this end, patients and healthy controls will be asked to fill out a questionnaire inquiring presence and severity of nasal symptoms upon exposure to particular environmental triggers.
Background & Objective: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is known to improve strength and endurance of inspiratory muscles. However, clinical beneficial effects of IMT for patients with chronic respiratory disease remain inconclusive. The purposes of the study are to investigate in patients with chronic respiratory disease: (Year 1) main (diaphragm) and accessory inspiratory muscle (sternocleidomastoid muscle) activation pattern during various IMT loading using group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM); and (Year 2) effectiveness of individualized IMT program (based on results of Year 1) on clinical outcomes. Methods: (Year 1) Patients with chronic respiratory disease with inspiratory muscle weakness will be recruited for the study. Patients will perform 3 inspiratory loading tests (15%, 30%, and 50% of maximum inspiratory pressures) on 3 separate days with the sequence will be randomized. Surface electromyography (EMG) of diaphragm and sternocleidomastoid muscle will be used to use inspiratory muscle activation during various conditions. Other outcomes include maximum inspiratory pressure, and functional exercise capacity will be measured. Inspiratory muscle activation will be used for GBTM analysis. Patient will then be trained with individualized IMT program based on the GBTM analysis input form results of Year 1.
Study clinical characteristics and phenotypes of patients diagnosed with NSAID sensitivity in Thailand
Prevalence of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is 16% amongst patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The mechanisms underlying the observed dysregulation of pro and anti-inflammatory pathways in AERD are still not fully understood. To address this and also to identify potential factors characterizing the disease the investigators plan to prospectively collect blood samples, nasal secretions as well as nasal biopsies from allergic, non-allergic and AERD patients suffering from CRSwNP. Initially, polyps of aforementioned patients will be subjected to RNA sequencing analysis using microarray technology. Once distinct factors are identified in nasal polyp tissue, their presence will be assessed in nasal secretions and serum of the respective patients to investigate their potential role as biomarkers. Furthermore presence of these parameters will be confirmed in situ in biopsies by confocal microscopy. Knowledge about factors differently upregulated in polyp tissue from AERD may contribute to a better understanding of the underlying mechanism of the disease.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of RespiLife diagnostic technology for detection of respiratory rate and oxygen saturation in human subjects. This includes evaluation of Bioresp's RespiLife and its accuracy for measurement of respiratory rate and oxygen saturation.
3R aims to increase the access of patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in Portugal. The main goals of 3R are: i) design and implement an innovative community-based PR programme; ii) assess the cost-benefit of the community-based PR programme; iii) disseminate and perform knowledge transfer about PR across the country. PR is an evidence-based intervention for the management of CRD and offering PR has been defined as a priority by national/international organizations. However, in Portugal PR is practically inexistent (<1% of "candidate" patients have access). Currently, PR programmes are hospital-based and directed to patients with advanced disease. One of the recommendations to enhance the implementation of PR is the development on novel models of programme delivery. It is hypothesised that community-based programs, direct to patients at all grades of the disease, and involving all stakeholders (health professionals, patients, society, policy makers) may turn PR more accessible. The plan is to implement community-based PR programs in 4 primary care centres of 2 ACES of the centre region of Portugal and assess the impact of such intervention in several domains using surrogate and patient-/family-centered outcomes. A cost-benefit analysis will be performed on acute exacerbations and healthcare utilization. Dissemination will include one conference, activities with the community, courses and an online PR toolkit. Four schools of 2 polytechnics, 2 city councils, the Health Regional Administration-Centre (ARS-Centro) and all respiratory professional and civic national associations are partners.
The study includes a comprehensive health examination with focus on respiratory health and the TBFV recordings using impedance pneumography (Ventica®) during sleep at night in healthy children.
It has been demonstrated that allergic rhinitis (AR) reduces sleep quality by some components such as nasal obstruction. Pollution and allergen exposure worsening AR, sleep quality is deteriorated. Sleep is associated to physical and mental health, alterations in sleep could explain the link between AR and work productivity diminution, impairment in daily activities or emotional problems. However, interactions between air pollution, sleep and allergic diseases are insufficiently understood. The main objective of this study is to determine the impact of pollution and pollens on sleep parameters.
Lung cancer rates are higher in Yorkshire than the rest of the UK, and this is due to higher rates of smoking. Deaths from lung cancer can be reduced using regular lung scans (screening) and by helping people stop smoking. As well as detecting cancers, scans can also show evidence of damage to lungs (emphysema) and heart arteries (calcification). This study will test whether people can be encouraged to quit smoking by giving them pictures from their own scans showing possible lung and heart damage, along with information about how stopping smoking reduces their risk of cancer and heart attacks.