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The aim of this study is to identify barriers and facilitators for successful implementation of the care pathway, to ultimately inform national scale-up of the pathway.
To determin the effect of low dose azithromycin ( 3 times a week 250 mg) on the cough related health status in patients with COPD and chronic productive cough.In a randomized controlled study.
Objectives1. to determine whether nebulization of heparin decreases coagulation activation in the pulmonary compartment (i.e. BAL fluid)2. to determine whether nebulization of heparin decreases pulmonary vascular permeability
To assess whether internet-based telemonitoring of pulmonary function at home can prevent severe pulmonary exacerbations and lead to a reduction of hospital admission in patients with CF.
The primary objective is the Objective tumor response rate (RECIST). Secondary objectives are: duration of overall response, time to tumor progression (TTP), progression free survival (PFS), overall survival, toxicity profile, incidence of…
The objective of this trial is to demonstrate that bosentan delays disease worsening or death in patients with IPF.
Objectives:Phase 1b: To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) (up to 8mg/kg/day) through safety and tolerability of multiple doses of AMG 951 administered by intravenous (IV) infusion to subjects with NSCLC in combination with chemotherapy and…
Analyze the protective effect of intranasal corticosteroids against exercise induced upper and lower airway obstruction
To evaluate a result oriented smoking cessation program in which treatment goals are signed up in a doctor-patient contract.
This is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, two-arm, single-blind post market study designed to compare standard tissue closure techniques (control) to standard tissue closure techniques plus the PleuraSeal Sealant System (study device) for…
The objective of this phase III study is to compare the efficacy of sorafenib in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin versus placebo with gemcitabine and cisplatin for first-line treatment of patients with stage IIIB (with effusion) or Stage…
To evaluate the potential attenuating effects of a one-week supplementation with 2 x 250 mg caffeine per day on blood biomarkers of systemic inflammation in COPD patients.
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 assess the effect of low dose doxycycline on markers of neutrophilic inflammation and proteolytic activity stable GOLD III COPD patients.
Does chronic nocturnal ventilatory support at home after acute respiratory failure treated by (N)IV lead to a prolongation in time to readmission to hospital due to any following exacerbations in these patients compared to medical treatment only?
to study postoperative oxygenation patterns in patients with OSA during the first three postoperative nights and 6 weeks after operation. The results of these observations will be compared to other patients groups with known respiratory compromise…
To investigate whether cough measurements by means of VAS (0-100 points) after 6 months (+/- 6 points) in patients with chronic cough who are diagnosed and treated by a nurse practitioner outpatient clinic are equal to an outpatient clinic leaded by…
Pleurodesis with autologous blood may result in shorter length of stay of inpatients who have a chest tube. This study is designed to evaluate its significance in pneumothorax patients.
Quantifying the level of exposure to air pollutants during commuting by car, bus and bicycle. And characterizing the health effects caused by short-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution.
Primary objectivesTo establish the safety and tolerability of1. two doses of bevacizumab 7.5 mg/kg administered every 3 weeks with concurrent thoracic radiotherapy to 66 Gy;2. concurrent (7.5 mg/kg) and maintenance (15 mg/kg) bevacizumab during, and…