Bronchiectasis

This trial tests whether treating gum disease can reduce bacteria that cause lung infections in people with bronchiectasis. Participants with both conditions will receive either basic cleaning, deep cleaning, or deep cleaning plus light therapy. Researchers will measure bacteria …

This trial tests an experimental drug, BI 1291583, in adults with bronchiectasis who produce sputum and have a history of flare-ups. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three doses of the drug or a placebo, taken once daily for at least 24 weeks. The study measures how l…

This study tested a new medicine called BI 1291583 in 22 adults with cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, a lung condition that causes coughing and infections. Participants took one tablet daily for 12 weeks, and the study checked if the medicine was safe and well-tolerated. The trial…

This study tested whether an inhaled antibiotic (tobramycin), taken alone or with an oral antibiotic (ciprofloxacin), can permanently clear Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections from the lungs of people with bronchiectasis. The trial involved 371 adults and compared these treatments …

This study tested a drug called itepekimab in 312 adults with bronchiectasis (a lung condition causing chronic cough and infections). The goal was to see if it could reduce the number of moderate or severe lung flare-ups compared to a placebo. Participants received either the dru…

This study tested whether Trikafta, a drug already approved for cystic fibrosis, can help people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE). Thirty-two adults took the medication for 28 days. Researchers measured lung function, quality of life, and weight, and also looked at…

This study tested an inhaled mixture of bacteria-killing viruses (phages) in 48 adults with bronchiectasis and chronic Pseudomonas lung infections. Participants received either the phage therapy or a placebo by inhalation. The goal was to see if the phages could safely reduce the…

This large Phase 3 trial tested whether a daily pill called brensocatib can reduce the number of lung infections (called pulmonary exacerbations) in people with non-CF bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. Over 1,700 adults and adolescents took either 10 mg, 25 mg of brensoca…

This study investigates whether patterns in speech and breathing can indicate the presence of obstructive respiratory diseases like COPD. Researchers will collect short voice recordings from patients with and without lung disease and compare them to standard lung function tests. …

This study tested whether a smartwatch app called Hyfe can accurately count how often people cough. Researchers compared the app's cough counts to manual counts from audio recordings in 31 adults with various cough-related conditions. The goal is to see if the smartwatch can be a…

This trial tests whether a device called Simeox, which uses pulsed air to help loosen and clear mucus from the airways, can improve lung function and quality of life in people with bronchiectasis who produce excess mucus. About 50 adults with the condition will use either Simeox …

This study tested whether an eight-week online yoga program could improve breathing, exercise ability, and quality of life in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. Seventy participants were split into a yoga group (three supervised sessions per…

This study tested a newer, potentially safer nerve block (MTP block) against the standard one (thoracic paravertebral block) for pain after chest surgery. 180 adults having lung surgery through a large chest incision were included. The goal was to see if the newer block provides …

This study tested a new device called the COMBO Endoscopy Oropharyngeal Airway in 104 adults undergoing a sedated lung procedure (fiberoptic bronchoscopy). The device combines oxygen delivery, airway support, and breathing monitoring into one tool. The goal was to see if it could…

This study tested a new ventilator mode called NAVA for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who need a breathing machine. NAVA uses the patient's own diaphragm signals to control the machine, aiming to improve comfort and reduce time on the ventilator. The st…

This study looked at whether people with chronic lung disease who experience drops in oxygen during exercise can walk just as far without extra oxygen as with it. Forty patients completed a 6-minute walk test twice: once breathing normal air and once with low-flow oxygen. The goa…

This completed study tested whether a structured yoga program (including breathing exercises, relaxation, and postures) can improve functional capacity and quality of life in adults aged 30-55 with bronchiectasis. 60 participants were enrolled. The study measured shortness of bre…

This study tested a wearable vest called ELECTROVEST that vibrates and gently stimulates muscles to help clear mucus from the lungs. It included 21 adults with COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or asthma. The vest was compared to a standard chest-vibration device to see if i…

This phase 3 trial tested whether the drug N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can thin mucus and make it easier to cough up in adults with respiratory infections like bronchitis or bronchiectasis. About 333 hospitalized patients in China received either NAC, another expectorant (ambroxol), o…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called RSS0343 in 48 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. Participants take the drug or a placebo by mouth for a short time. The goal is to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. This study …

This study looked at 275 adults with a lung condition called bronchiectasis, where airways are stretched and trap mucus, leading to infections. The goal was to learn more about the physical traits, lung scans, and germs in the lungs of people with the unexplained form of the dise…

This study investigates how the immune system responds to COVID-19 in people with chronic lung conditions like asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis, compared to those without lung disease. Researchers collect blood, sputum, and nasal samples to measure immune signals and gene activit…

This study looks at whether chronic lung inflammation from bronchiectasis raises the risk of heart disease and accelerates aging. Researchers will measure heart function, artery stiffness, bone density, muscle mass, and blood markers in 110 adults aged 40 to 80 with confirmed bro…

This study looks at how mucus from the airways of people with bronchiectasis affects a new inhaled antibody treatment. Researchers will collect sputum samples from 30 adults with stable bronchiectasis and test how well the antibodies can reach and bind to bacteria in the lab. The…

This completed study followed 360 adults and children with chronic respiratory and other medical conditions to see how their immune systems responded to COVID-19 vaccines over 18 months. Researchers measured antibody, T cell, and B cell levels before vaccination and every 3 month…

This study looked at 80 people who had a lung transplant to see if measuring neural respiratory drive (a breathing signal) and a protein called Pro-BNP could predict when their condition might get worse. The goal is to catch problems like infection or rejection early so treatment…

This study looked at how the lungs move chloride, sodium, and bicarbonate in 42 patients with idiopathic bronchiectasis (widened airways of unknown cause). Researchers measured electrical signals in the airway lining during bronchoscopy and took nasal and bronchial samples. The g…

This study tested a special MRI technique called Ultra Short Echo Time (UTE) to see if it can take clearer pictures of the lungs than traditional MRI. Researchers collected images and health information from people with and without lung disease to help doctors better understand l…

This study tested whether a device called MYOTRACE, which measures how hard a person's breathing muscles are working, can help doctors assess patients with respiratory diseases. 56 adults with conditions like COPD or asthma were included. The goal was to see if the device's readi…

This study looked at 2000 adults with bronchiectasis, a long-term lung condition. Researchers combined CT scan details, lung bacteria information, and patient history to see if they could better predict how the disease would progress. The goal was to find new ways to understand a…