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This study will test a non-invasive device called ADx-One that uses airborne ultrasound to capture chest vibrations. Researchers aim to develop a computer algorithm that can tell if a patient's chest pain or shortness of breath is due to a heart problem or something else. The stu…

This study tests whether several sessions of medical hypnosis can improve quality of life for people with COPD who still have severe shortness of breath despite standard treatment. About 154 adults with advanced COPD will be randomly assigned to either five hypnosis sessions or f…

This study tests whether combining breathing exercises with progressive muscle relaxation can reduce shortness of breath, anxiety, and delirium in patients recovering from heart surgery. 116 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive these techniques plus standard care, o…

This study tests a short behavioral program called BREEZE+ to help people with advanced lung cancer manage breathlessness. The program includes three nurse-led sessions and a digital app that teaches breathing and relaxation skills. Researchers will compare this to usual care in …

This study tests whether a nerve block in the neck (cervical erector spinae plane block) can reduce the feeling of shortness of breath in ICU patients with acute respiratory failure. Thirty participants will receive the block, and their breathing distress will be measured using p…