BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

This study tests a new corticosteroid inhaler called PA9159 in 60 adults with asthma. Participants receive one of three doses or a placebo for 28 days. The main goal is to see if the drug improves lung function, measured by how much air they can exhale in one second. The trial is…

This study tests a new asthma inhaler called PA9159 in 30 adults with asthma. The goal is to see if it improves lung function and is safe over 4 weeks. Participants will use the inhaler and have their breathing measured regularly.

This study is testing whether a community-based exercise program can improve exercise capacity in 200 adults aged 18-85 with reduced heart or lung function. Participants will exercise 40-60 minutes, five times a week, for eight weeks, doing activities like brisk walking, jogging,…

This study tests whether adding hand acupuncture to standard medicine can quickly improve breathing during an asthma flare-up. Researchers will measure lung function and symptom scores in 72 adults over 5 days. The goal is to see if acupuncture offers a new, drug-free option for …

This study tests whether wearing N95 masks while golfing on smoky days helps protect lung health. Forty regular golfers will wear masks when air pollution is moderate or higher during wildfire season. Researchers will measure how often they wear the masks and check their lung fun…

This study is looking for proteins and other markers in exhaled breath that could help doctors monitor lung inflammation and infections in people with asthma or cystic fibrosis. Researchers will collect breath samples from 450 participants (including healthy volunteers) and compa…

This study aims to understand and improve how patients with COPD and asthma use their inhalers. Researchers will assess patients' inhaler technique and provide education, while also evaluating healthcare professionals' knowledge. The goal is to boost adherence to treatment and re…