- recruiting
Exacerbation prevention in patients with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnoea
This UK clinical study tests whether using a nighttime breathing machine (PAP therapy) helps people with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnoea. Researchers want to see if treating sleep apnoea can reduce chest flare-ups, keep people out of hospital, and improve everyday quality of life.
United Kingdom · England - recruitingNA
Strategy for EArly Recognition of Cancer, COPD & Heart Failure in the Emergency Department
This study at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital checks if a computer program can help doctors find heart and lung problems like cancer earlier from chest X-rays. It aims to improve how quickly and accurately these conditions are diagnosed.
United Kingdom - recruiting
PREdicting Failure of Non-inVasIve Ventilatory Support Using Non-invaSIve mONitoring in Non-intubated Patients With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure or Post-extubation Failure. The PREVISION Study
This study looks at new ways to predict when breathing support like High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) or Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) might not be working for patients with breathing problems. It uses simple, harmless tests to see if these methods need changing.
Canada - recruitingNA
Children's Health, Respiratory Inflammation and Short-term Air Pollution
This study looks at how air pollution affects children's breathing during sports and lessons. We want to see if being active in areas with more pollution is harder on children's lungs compared to resting. It involves children aged 7-11 from London schools.
United Kingdom - recruiting
The PneumoRator Study
This study tests a new small device, called a PneumoRator, that sticks to your chest to measure your breathing. It aims to see if it's accurate and comfortable for patients having major operations, hoping to improve how doctors monitor breathing in hospitals.
United Kingdom