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 is easy to use …

This study tests whether astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant found in algae and seafood, can improve lung function and reduce airway inflammation in adults with mild-to-moderate asthma. Twenty-five participants will take both astaxanthin and a placebo in random order, each for 4 w…

This study compares two breathing techniques—alternate nostril breathing and Buteyko breathing—to see which one better helps people with asthma control their breath and improve lung function. About 46 adults with mild to moderate asthma will practice one of the methods. The goal …

This study tests whether a special exercise program called Indonesian Asthma Gymnastic can improve breathing and daily life for adults with stable asthma. About 35 participants will do the gymnastic alongside their usual care. Researchers will measure walking distance, symptom co…

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 looks at how people with chronic lung diseases like COPD and asthma experience shortness of breath. Some feel severe distress with mild breathing problems, while others notice little even when lung function is poor. Researchers will group participants based on this per…

People with serious mental illness often have undiagnosed physical problems like heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. This study adds routine health checkups to psychiatric clinics to see if they catch these hidden conditions better than usual care. About 2,800 adults with psychot…

This study looks back at medical records of about 60 ICU patients who received a treatment called low-flow ECCO2R, which helps remove carbon dioxide from the blood when the lungs are failing. Researchers want to describe how the therapy is used in practice and what outcomes patie…

This study looks at whether diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve asthma control in people with difficult-to-treat asthma. About 80 adults will take a home sleep test and be placed into one of three groups: those with OSA who get CPAP treatment, those …

This study looks at how the immune system influences disease control in people with inflammatory airway diseases like asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis. Researchers will analyze blood and sputum samples from 200 participants and compare them with healthy volunteers. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether body composition (like weight and shape) is linked to how stiff or reactive a person's airways are. Researchers will use a device called an oscillometer to measure airway resistance in 100 adults already scheduled for a methacholine challenge test. The…

This study aims to learn how asthma differs from person to person and how it changes over time. Researchers will follow 250 adults with asthma for about 5 years, using clinic visits, home tests, and symptom diaries to track flare-ups, triggers, and lung function. The goal is to b…