RESPIRATORY DISEASE

This study tested whether nintedanib, a drug used for lung scarring, could slow lung damage in people who had severe COVID-19 and still had lung problems more than 30 days later. 103 adults who needed oxygen or had low oxygen levels joined the trial. The main goal was to see if t…

This study tested an experimental drug called vapendavir in 52 adults with COPD (a chronic lung disease). The goal was to see if the drug could reduce severe cold symptoms caused by rhinovirus, a common cold virus. Participants were given either vapendavir or a placebo and monito…

This study looked at whether teaching hand and respiratory hygiene to primary school children in Erbil, Iraq, could help them get sick less often and miss fewer school days. Over 800 children aged 9-13 took part. The goal was to see if a simple hygiene program could reduce respir…

This pilot study tested whether a breathing exercise program can reduce persistent breathlessness in people with long COVID. 40 adults who had COVID-19 and still felt short of breath for more than 12 weeks took part. The study compared the breathing intervention to usual care to …

This study tested a treatment called Cognitive Muscular Therapy (CMT) for people with Long-COVID who have trouble breathing. 18 adults took part to see if CMT could reduce breathlessness and improve how their body controls automatic functions. The therapy combines mental and phys…

This study tested a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment to help people with ongoing breathing issues after COVID-19. 96 adults who had COVID-19 and still had cough, shortness of breath, or fatigue for over a month took part. The treatment uses gentle radio waves to stimulate ti…

This study compared two ways to treat malignant pleural effusion, a buildup of fluid in the chest caused by cancer. 158 adults with this condition were randomly assigned to get either a long-term drainage tube placed under the skin or keyhole surgery to remove fluid and seal the …

This study looked at whether London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) improved children's lung health. Over 3,300 children from schools inside and outside the zone had their lung function tested yearly for 4 years. Researchers also tracked air pollution levels to see if cleaner ai…

This study looked at 93 people with lung disease who get short of breath when active. Participants did two 6-minute walks: one as fast as possible and one at their normal pace. The goal was to see if the normal-paced walk gives a more accurate picture of when they need extra oxyg…

This study tested a new device called MYOTRACE that measures how hard the breathing muscles are working (Neural Respiratory Drive or NRD). Researchers wanted to see if this measurement could help doctors quickly tell if a patient's breathing is getting better or worse. The study …

This study looked at how different oxygen level goals and types of oximeters (the clip-on finger device that measures oxygen in the blood) affect the amount of oxygen given to patients with lung diseases like COPD and pneumonia. Researchers tested 40 adults on oxygen therapy to s…