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Multi-centre, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study evaluating the effect of Fluticasone Furoate/ Vilanterol (FF/VI) Inhalation Powder once daily compared with Vilanterol (VI) Inhalation Powder Once Daily on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (HZC102972)

Effect on bone mineral density.

PRotective Ventilation with Higher versus Lower PEEP during General Anesthesia for Surgery in OBESE Patients - The PROBESE Randomized Controlled Trial

To compare a ventilation strategy using higher levels of PEEP with recruitment maneuvers with one using lower levels of PEEP without recruitment maneuvers in obese patients at an intermediate-to-high risk for PPCs.We hypothesize that an intra-…

A randomised, double-blind, active-controlled parallel group study to evaluate the effect of 52 weeks of once daily treatment of orally inhaled tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination compared with tiotropium on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation in patients with severe to very severe COPD.

The aim of this study is to demonstrate that once daily treatment with tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination will reduce the number of exacerbations over tiotropium 5 µg monotherapy.A secondary aim of the study is an assessment of a…

A Sequential Two Phase Multicenter, Randomized Study to Optimize Dose Selection and Evaluate Safety After Treatment with the Holaira* Lung Denervation System in Patients with Moderate to Severe COPD.

Phase A: To evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Holaira System at two energy levels in order to establish the optimal energy dose.Phase 2: To compare the safety and feasibility outcomes between the Holaira System vs. a Sham-control group…

Continuous monitoring of ventilation with the Hexoskin smart shirt to detect dynamic hyperinflation in COPD patients

The main objective of this study is to assess the ability of a wearable measurement system, the Hexoskin smart shirt, to detect and quantify dynamic hyperinflation. Secondary objectives are to determine the optimal measurement procedure and to…

Sinusoidal Compared With Constant Work Rate High Intensity Exercise Training In COPD Patients With Ventilatory Limitation

The primary outcome measure will be comparison of improvement in endurance of a work rate initially eliciting exercise limitation after 6 minutes (calculated from the power-duration relationship before and after training). We will also compare…

Prevention of atelectasis in the preoxygenation phase: comparison of two different oxygenation strategies

To assess if preoxygenation with 100% O2 or preoxygenation with 100% O2 and PEEP are different with respect to the development of atelectasis as determined by lung computed tomography.

A 52-week treatment, multi-center, randomized, doubleblind, double dummy, parallel-group, active controlled study to compare the effect of QVA149 (indacaterol maleate / glycopyrronium bromide) with salmeterol/fluticasone on the rate of exacerbations in subjects with moderate to very severe COPD (CQVA149A2318)

Primary objective: To demonstrate that QVA149 (110/50 *g o.d.) is at least non-inferior to salmeterol/fluticasone (50/500 *g b.i.d.) in terms of rate of COPD exacerbations.Secondary objectives: Superiority in terms of exacerbation rate. Time to…

AssessmenT of smalL Airways involvemeNT In aSthma (ATLANTIS)

Major objectives:- To determine the role of small airways abnormalities in the clinical manifestations of asthma;- To evaluate which (combination of) clinical methods best assesses the abnormalities of small airways and large airways disease in…

Troponin Activator to Restore Diaphragm Function in COPD

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To determine the contractile strength of diaphragm fibers of COPD patients before and after in vitro exposure to CK-107. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:To determine the contractile strength of latissimus dorsi fibers of COPD patients before…

A randomized, active-controlled, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel group design, multi-center trial to compare the efficacy and safety of 2.5 µg and 5 µg Tiotropium Inhalation Solution delivered by the Respimat® Inhaler with Tiotropium inhalation capsules 18 µg delivered by the HandiHaler®.

To compare the efficacy and safety of 2.5 µg and 5 µg Tiotropium Inhalation Solution delivered by the Respimat® Inhaler with Tiotropium inhalation capsules 18 µg delivered by the HandiHaler®.

Protective ventilation during general anesthesia for abdominal surgery * a randomized controlled trial

The present study aims at comparing the post-operative lung injury of a lung*protective mechanical ventilation strategy (with the use of higher levels of PEEP and intra*operative recruitment maneuvers) with conventional mechanical ventilation (lower…

Unbiased BIOmarkers for the Prediction of REspiratory Disease outcomes: understanding severe asthma in children

* To define the characteristics of children with severe asthma and severe pre school wheeze in terms of clinical features, physiology and biomarker profiles and to compare these with patients with mild-moderate asthma and wheeze* To repeat the…

The effects of plant stanols on the immune function of asthma patients

The major research objective is to prove that the consumption of plant stanol ester enriched yogurts can improve immune function in vivo in asthma patients

Exhaled Breath profiling by an Electronic Nose in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Sarcoidose

We hypothesize that an electronic nose can discriminate between the exhaled breath of patients with established pulmonary sarcoidosis from healthy controls Secondly, we hypothesize that an electronic nose can discriminate between different stages of…

Effect of Dynamic Hyperinflation on Pulmonary Hemodynamics and Right Ventricular function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Questions/aimsTo study the effects of dynamic hyperinflation on pulmonary hemodynamics and right and left ventricular function we formulated the following questions.Do COPD patients with dynamic hyperinflation have a more impaired response of stroke…

Changes in VC, DLCO, DLNO and exhaled breath after an one-hour oxygen dive with a PO2 of 190 kPa as an indication for pulmonary oxygen toxicity.

Primary Objective: 1. Will an exposure to oxygen with a PO2 = 190 kPa lead to changes primarily in DLno compared to DLco?Secondary Objectives: 1. After an exposure to oxygen with a PO2 = 190 kPa for one hour, are the changes primarily located in the…

A randomised, double-blind, parallel group study to assess the efficacy and safety of 52 weeks of once daily treatment of orally inhaled tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination (2.5 µg / 5 µg; 5 µg / 5 µg) (delivered by the RESPIMAT) compared with the individual components (2.5 µg and 5 µg tiotropium, 5 µg olodaterol) (delivered by the RESPIMAT) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) [TOnadoTM 1]

The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of 52 weeks once daily treatment with orally inhaled tiotropium plus olodaterol fixed dose combination compared with the individual components tiotropium and olodaterol (delivered by…

Pathogenesis of community-acquired pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis: mechanism of inflammatory response and the role of Th17 differentiation

To assess whether Th17 cells play a central role in COPD, CF and pneumonia pathogenesis

Impairments and complaints during activities of daily living in patients with mild COPD.

Primary Objective: Which physiological impairments and complaints are present during activities of daily living in patients with mild COPD? Secondary Objective(s): Are physiological impairments and complaints during activities of daily living…