Bronchiolitis
MONDO:0002465Inflammation of the bronchioles characterized by swelling of the bronchioles and mucus accumulation. It is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus and affects children. Signs and symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Also known as: bronchiolitis, bronchiolitis (disease), wheezy bronchitis, RSV bronchiolitis, viral bronchiolitis
104 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 51 tagged with Bronchiolitis itself.
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Sub-types of Bronchiolitis
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Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome 42 trials · 44 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Acute bronchiolitis 19 trials
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Mac-Leod-Swyer-James-Syndrome 0 trials
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Toxic bronchiolitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Toxic bronchiolitis obliterans 0 trials
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Can a simple decision tool cut time on breathing support for sick infants?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving doctors and nurses a standardized guideline for starting and stopping heated high-flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) — a type of breathing support — helps infants with bronchiolitis recover faster. The study includes children under 2 years old with bronchi…
Sponsor: Christopher Horvat • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New RSV prevention strategy for infants under study in bogotá
Prevention OngoingThis study will check how well two RSV prevention methods work in real life: a vaccine given to pregnant women and an antibody shot given to newborns. Researchers will follow about 1,100 infants under 6 months old who are hospitalized with severe respiratory infections in Bogotá,…
Sponsor: Bogotá District Health Secretariat • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for wheezy tots: daily pill may cut infections
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether OM-85 (Broncho-Vaxom), a bacterial extract taken by mouth for 10 days each month, can reduce the number of respiratory infections in children aged 6 months to 5 years who have a history of wheezing. About 525 children will receive either OM-85 or a placeb…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: OM Pharma SA • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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RSV showdown: vaccine for moms vs. antibody for newborns – which works better?
Prevention OngoingThis study compares two methods to prevent RSV, a common virus that can cause serious breathing problems in babies. One method is a vaccine given to pregnant women, which passes protection to the baby before birth. The other is an antibody shot given directly to the newborn. The …
Sponsor: Jean-Michel HASCOET • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Study on magnesium for infant breathing trouble pulled before start
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if a single dose of magnesium sulfate could help infants under 12 months with moderate to severe bronchiolitis breathe easier. Researchers planned to enroll babies in the pediatric ICU and monitor their breathing and any side effects. However, the study wa…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New breathing treatment for babies with bronchiolitis never tested
Symptom relief CancelledThis trial aimed to compare standard nebulized breathing treatments with a positive pressure device in infants aged 2-24 months with moderate to severe bronchiolitis. The goal was to see if the pressurized method reduced hospital admissions. However, the study was withdrawn befor…
Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could vitamin d levels predict wheezing after bronchiolitis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether vitamin D levels, genetic variations in the vitamin D receptor, and changes in immune cell mitochondria can help predict which children will develop recurrent wheezing after a bout of bronchiolitis. Researchers will measure these markers in childre…
Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks RSV in pregnant women and their babies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 300 pregnant women who had respiratory infections to see if RSV can pass from mother to baby before birth. Researchers will test blood from mothers and umbilical cords for RSV antibodies and viruses. Babies will be tracked for up to 4 years to monitor respirato…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Study aims to stop Over-Monitoring of kids with common lung infection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at ways to reduce the overuse of continuous pulse oximetry (a device that measures oxygen levels) in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis who are not on supplemental oxygen. Researchers are testing educational outreach and feedback strategies across multiple …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Massive study reveals hidden cost of RSV in kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines medical records of 1,100 children under 18 from hospitals across China who were hospitalized with RSV-positive bronchiolitis or pneumonia between 2017 and 2021. Researchers aim to understand how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and what it costs families …
Sponsor: Beijing Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC