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Efficacy of Single inhaler Maintenance And Reliever Therapy (SMART) with Spiromax® budesonide/formoterol versus fixed dose treatment with Diskus® fluticasone/salmeterol in COPD

This research proposal aims to investigate the efficacy of the SMART approach with budesonide/fomoterol versus fixed dose treatment with fluticasone/salmeterol in patients with COPD.

STATIC IV: Efficacy of a loading dose of intravenous salbutamol in patients admitted to a PICU for severe acute asthma

To assess the efficacy of a loading dose of intravenous salbutamol in children admitted to a PICU for severe acute wheeze or severe acute asthma. Efficacy is measured by the reduction in asthma score (Qureshi) at 1 hour after administration of the…

A randomized, double-blind, repeat dose cross-over study
to assess the bronchodilator effects of once daily QVM149
following morning or evening dosing for 14 days compared
to placebo in patients with asthma

To investigate the potential influence of time of dosing (morning or evening)on the bronchodilator effect of once daily orally inhaled QVM149 compared toplacebo.

The predictive value of the acute effect of montelukast on an exercise challenge test for the outcome of longterm treatment with montelukast

What is the correlation between change in % fall in FEV1 (*FEV1) after an exercise challenge 20h after a single dose of montelukast and after 4 weeks of treatment with montelukast?

Study evaluating ease of use, preference and satisfaction of two different Fluticason/salmeterol inhalers in asthma or COPD patients

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…

A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled study to investigate the efficacy and safety of 52 weeks treatment with QGE031 s.c. in Asthma Patients not adequately controlled by medium- or high-dose ICS plus LABA with or without OCS

To evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of QGE031 (24 mg, 72 mg, 240 mg s.c. q4w) compared to placebo on top of SoC in atopic patients with asthma.

Infection prevention and immune modulation by bacterial lysates in patients with asthma: gaining insight into the mechanism of an old therapy

To diminish the number of asthma exacerbations with the regular use of a bacterial lysate.

A 12-week Phase IIa, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of AZD7624 in COPD Patients with a History of Frequent Acute Exacerbations while on Maintenance Therapy

Primary objective:To compare the effects of AZD7624 vs. placebo on the time to first event of moderate or severe COPD exacerbation or early drop-out related to worsening of COPD symptoms (composite endpoint) in patients with COPD on maintenance…

Diagnosing chronic cough with a capsaicin provocation test

Question: Is it an added value for the patient if there will be a default capsaicin provocation test to diagnose chronic cough?It will be investigated or with the aid of the capsaicin provocation test the diagnosis sensory hyperreactivity (SHR) can…

A two part, double blind, placebo controlled, study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic effects of multiple doses of QBM076 in patients with COPD

Primary Obejective:To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of 8 consecutive weeks of QBM076 in current or ex-smoking patients with stable COPD with spirometry grades I-III (according to the current GOLD strategy (GOLD 2013).Secondary Objectives:To…

A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel group study to compare cessation versus continuation of long-term mepolizumab treatment in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma (201810)

Primary:To evaluate whether patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who have received longterm treatment with mepolizumab (at least 3 years) need to maintain treatment with mepolizumab to continue to receive benefit.Secondary:To assess the safety…

The effectiveness of single dose Ultibro Breezhaler (indacaterol/glycopyrronium) by sd-DPI versus ipratropium/salbutamol by nebulizer in improving FEV1 and dyspnea during stable state of COPD

To test our hypothesis that:The combination of the two long-acting bronchodilators indacaterol and glycopyrronium confers a superior improvement compared to nebulisation with ipratropium/salbutamol, as administered single dose in patients with…

A phase II study of docetaxel/carboplatin as secondline treatment in patients with refractory or relapsed SCLC

To evaluate the anti-tumor activity of a docetaxel/carboplatin regimen in patients with refractory or relapsed SCLC. Furthermore to asses the safety profile of the docetaxel/carboplatin combination.In patients who have experienced FN, the efficacy…

A DOUBLE BLIND, SINGLE DOSE, RANDOMIZED, 4-PERIOD CROSS-OVER, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY OF FIXED COMBINATION BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE PLUS FORMOTEROL FUMARATE (CHF 1535) VERSUS SINGLE AGENTS FORMOTEROL FUMARATE AND BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE VIA pMDI WITH HFA-134A PROPELLANT, WHEN GIVEN AFTER INHALED ALLERGEN CHALLENGE IN ASTHMATIC PATIENTS

To investigate the effects of beclomethasone plus formoterol (in a single inhaler) versus single agents formoterol and beclomethasone dipropionate pMDI with HFA-134a propellant and placebo on the airway responses to allergen challenge. The primary…

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 2 Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of AMG 827 in Subjects with Inadequately Controlled Asthma

Primary Objective: The primary objective is to determine if AMG 827 is effective compared to placebo as measured by change in Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) composite scores from baseline to week 12. Secondary Objectives: Evaluate the efficacy…

The protective effect of a nasal corticosteroid (Avamys) on exercise induced airway obstruction in cold air.

Analyze the protective effect of fluticasone furoate, through reduction of allergic rhinitis, against exercise induced airway obstruction.

Low dose dexamethasone in newly diagnosed sarcoidosis

The main objective of this intervention study is to assess the effects of low-dose dexamethasone therapy on the quality of life of newly diagnosed sarcoidosis patientsThe secondary objectives are to assess the effects of low-dose dexamethasone…

Temporary limited peak pressure increase following endotracheal suctioning in ventilated patients.

the aim of the study is to assess whether short lived limited increases in airway pressure are sufficient to combat ET suction induced hypoxemia

A PHASE II, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, PARALLEL GROUP STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF UK- 432,097 DRY POWDER FOR INHALATION IN ADULTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Primary ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety/tolerability of UK-432,097 DPI in adults with moderate to severe COPD (GOLD stage II/III).

The effect of nebulised MgSO4 on lung function in stable severe asthma patients with persistent airflow limitation

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…