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Analyze the protective effect of intranasal corticosteroids against exercise induced upper and lower airway obstruction
To demonstrate superiority of tiotropium vs. salmeterol in reducing exacerbations which are an important patient outcome because they are a major cause of morbidity from COPD. In addition, they are associated with a more rapid decline in lung…
To test this hypothesis by administering inhaled isotonic magnesium sulphate to patients with stable severe asthma and persistent airflow obstruction (postbronchodilator FEV1 < 75% predicted) and determine the bronchodilating effect by…
The objective of this study is to obtain information regarding the effectiveness and safety of a product called Foster® for the treatment of asthma. This product is a combination between two well known drugs: formoterol fumarate and beclomethasone…
A clinical research study to find out if Xolair is safe and has beneficial effects in adolescents (12 years old and above) and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) and ABPA. All patients entering the study will be taking oral corticosteroids (steroid…
The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of moxifloxacin 400 mg PO OD for five days with the respective efficacy of amoxicillin clavulanic acid 875/125 mg PO BID for seven days in the treatment of subjects with AECB. The primary efficacy…
* Primary objective: To determine the effect of 78-weeks therapy with omalizumab compared to placebo on the number of sub-epithelial eosinophils, a marker of airway inflammation, in patients with persistent moderate to severe allergic asthma. *…
Analyze the protective effect of fluticasone furoate, through reduction of allergic rhinitis, against exercise induced airway obstruction.
The primary objective is to evaluate whether the addition of a LABA to an ICS (FSC) therapy is non-inferior in terms of risk of serious asthma-related events (asthma-related hospitalizations, endotracheal intubations, and deaths) compared with ICS…
To compare quality of life, cost-effectivenessand number of dissected mediastinal lymph node as a derivative oncologic outcome between open- and VATS lobectomy.
To primary objective is to demonstrate a reduction in lipoteichoic acid release in patients with pneumococcal pneumonia treated with rifampicin. This will be done by measuring lipoteichoic acid in serum and urine.Evaluable patients for Intention-to-…
Is a higher dose of aerosolised salbutamol as a treatment for preterm infants suspected for developing BPD more effective than a lower dose on short-term clinical effects?
Compare the performance of the Philips Respironics Sleep Therapy Auto System to a fixed CPAP device for the treatment of OSA and validate its event detection capabilities.
To assess the bioequivalence of 6 mg dexamethasone tablet administered PO as an alternative to 5,26 mg dexamethasone-disodiumphosphate (= 4 mg dexamethasone) solution administered IV
To assess the percentage of COPD and asthma patients correctly (all critical items correct) using the Accuhaler/Diskus vs Elpenhaler inhaler devices after reading the package insert. Also satisfaction with and preference for an inhaler will be…
Primary:* To describe the effect of the new thermo stable formulation of FLOLAN on quality of life in patients switching from the currently marketed FLOLAN to the new thermo stable formulation.* To determine the dose titration requirementSecondary…
Compare induction of anaesthesia using etomidate versus ketanest on hemodynamics, as well as microcirculatory consequences in patients admitted to the ICU and in need of ventilatory support.
* To investigate the effect of roflumilast 500 µg tablets once daily versus placebo on exacerbation rate, and pulmonary function and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in COPD patients who are concomitantly treated with a fixed combination…
The main objective of this study is to determine if Low-Flow is non inferior in reducing apneic spells compared to caffeine. Secondary objectives are investigating if these treatments have an effect on the need of supplemental ventilation and on the…
We hypothesize that hypertonic saline nebulizations improve respiratory symptoms and quality of life in PCD patients.