ASTHMA (DIAGNOSIS)

This study tests a smartphone system called ReACT that helps teens ages 13-17 with poorly controlled asthma take their medication correctly and track symptoms. 160 teens will use either ReACT or a basic asthma app for six months. Researchers want to see if the app improves asthma…

This study tests whether astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant found in algae, can improve lung function and reduce airway inflammation in 25 adults with mild-to-moderate asthma. Participants will take both astaxanthin and a placebo in random order, each for 4 weeks, while researche…

This study looks at whether watching a short AI-generated story video at home can reduce fear and anxiety in children aged 4 to 10 before their first skin prick test for allergies or asthma. About 100 children will be randomly assigned to either watch the video or receive standar…

This study compares two breathing exercises—alternate nostril breathing and Buteyko breathing—to see which better helps people with asthma control their breathing and reduce shortness of breath. About 46 adults with mild to moderate asthma will practice one of the techniques and …

This study tests whether a special gymnastic routine designed for people with asthma can improve their breathing and daily life. Researchers will measure how far participants can walk in 6 minutes, their asthma control, and lung function. The study includes 35 adults with stable …

This study looks at how the immune system influences disease control in people with inflammatory airway diseases like asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis. Researchers will collect blood samples, lung function tests, and health questionnaires from 200 participants, including healthy …

This study looks back at medical records of about 60 ICU patients who used a low-flow ECCO2R machine to help remove carbon dioxide from their blood when their lungs were failing. The goal is to describe how the therapy was used and what outcomes patients had, including side effec…

This study looks at whether adding routine physical health checkups to mental health care helps find hidden diseases like diabetes, heart problems, and lung disease in people with serious mental illness. About 2,800 adults in Denmark will get these screenings, and their results w…

This study looks at how body composition (like weight and body shape) relates to airway stiffness and breathing test results in people with asthma or breathing problems. Researchers will use a device called an oscillometer to measure airway resistance. The goal is to understand i…

This study looks at how people with chronic lung diseases like COPD and asthma experience breathing difficulty. Some feel severe distress with mild issues, while others notice little even with poor lung function. Researchers will group 950 participants (800 patients and 150 healt…

This study is for 250 adults with asthma who attend hVIVO clinics. It tracks how asthma differs from person to person and how it changes over about 5 years. Researchers will monitor symptoms, lung function, and triggers like colds. The goal is to better understand asthma progress…

This study looks at whether diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can help people with hard-to-control asthma. About 80 adults with difficult asthma will take a home sleep test. Those found to have OSA will either receive CPAP treatment or no treatment, and their …